Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX50V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX50V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-110 grades against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has exterior measurements 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and HX50V is 97 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and HX50V.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.