Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony HX30V
| VG-110 | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus VG-110
| HX30V | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| 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 HX30V
| VG-110 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 170 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $420 |