Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX400V

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.