Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 scores vs the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and HX80 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and HX80.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.