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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Updated by Sony RX1R II
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony RX1R, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was brought out 3 years earlier than the RX1R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VG-110 scores against the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony RX1R

 VG-110 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus VG-110

 RX1R VG-110 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2011More modern by 28 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony RX1R

 VG-110 RX1R 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-110 and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 and the RX1R.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and RX1R is 97 and 79 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and RX1R.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will provide you with more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
Sony RX1R Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
24
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (170 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (270 shots)
heavier than competition (482g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
27
decently wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
28
decently wide (27mm)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony RX1R
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2013-06-26
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 170 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $2,798