Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony QX100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was manufactured 3 years before the QX100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-110 matches up against the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 and the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and QX100 is 97 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and QX100.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.