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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Announced February 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was unveiled 19 months after the TX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-110 matches up against the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony TX1

 VG-110 TX1 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus VG-110

 TX1 VG-110 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX1

 VG-110 TX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 and the TX1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and TX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and TX1.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VG-110 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer VG-110 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Sony TX1
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
24
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (27mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX1
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 105 grams (0.23 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $350