Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX100
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX100 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony QX100
VG-110 | QX100 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus VG-110
QX100 | VG-110 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | February 2011 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony QX100
VG-110 | QX100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | - |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | None |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 shots | 200 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $150 | $268 |