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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX400V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 scores vs the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony HX400V

 VG-110 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus VG-110

 HX400V VG-110 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX400V

 VG-110 HX400V 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 compared to the HX400V.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and HX400V is 97 and 62 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and HX400V.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography info
Sony HX400V Portrait photography info
27
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Sony HX400V
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
25
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
57
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (170 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
28
rather wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
28
rather wide (27mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660g)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 grams (0.23 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $448