Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX30V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was introduced 12 months before the HX30V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-110 grades vs the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX30V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 versus the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and HX30V is 97 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and HX30V.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX30V to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.