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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TF1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was announced 3 years before the TF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VG-110 grades against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony TF1

 VG-110 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VG-110

 TF1 VG-110 
RevealedJune 2013February 2011Newer by 28 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TF1

 VG-110 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has external 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) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 compared to the TF1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and TF1 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and TF1.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
24
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (170 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Sony TF1
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (152g)
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
27
pretty wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (170 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (27mm)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
33
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony TF1
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-08 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $266