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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony QX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 4 years prior to the QX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VG-110 scores versus the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony QX30

 VG-110 QX30 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus VG-110

 QX30 VG-110 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2011Fresher by 43 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony QX30

 VG-110 QX30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 and Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 and the QX30.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and QX30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and QX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX30 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
Sony QX30 Sports photography advice
24
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
27
relatively wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (170 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Sony QX30 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (27mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony QX30
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Ultracompact Lens-style
Revealed 2011-02-08 2014-09-03
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $348