Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX10V

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VG-110 matches up versus the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 versus the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and HX10V is 97 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and HX10V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX10V to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.