Olympus VG-110 vs Sony RX1R II

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus VG-110 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The VG-110 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VG-110 scores versus the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-110 compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and RX1R II is 97 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will show more detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.