Olympus VG-110 vs Sony S2100

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony S2100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 14 months later than the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VG-110 matches up versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 offers external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 and the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and S2100 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and S2100.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer VG-110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.