Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Later Model is Sony HX20V

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX10V Overview
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").

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony HX10V
VG-110 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus VG-110
HX10V | VG-110 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX10V
VG-110 | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) | 234 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 pictures | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $150 | $616 |