Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX100
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX100 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
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced August 2012
- Renewed by Sony RX100 II
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX100 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony RX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-110 was announced 18 months earlier than the RX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-110 matches up vs the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony RX100
VG-110 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus VG-110
RX100 | VG-110 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony RX100
VG-110 | RX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-110 and Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 and the RX100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and RX100 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and RX100.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 will give extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $150 | $448 |