Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX7V
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
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Below is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX7V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-110 was announced 5 months before the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-110 scores vs the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony HX7V
| VG-110 | HX7V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus VG-110
| HX7V | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony HX7V
| VG-110 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 versus the HX7V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and HX7V is 97 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and HX7V.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 105g (0.23 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 170 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| 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 |
| Pricing at release | $150 | $499 |