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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 12 months earlier than the TX20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the VG-110 scores versus the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony TX20

 VG-110 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus VG-110

 TX20 VG-110 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX20

 VG-110 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 comes with physical 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 TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 vs the TX20.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and TX20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX20 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
27
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Sony TX20
57
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decently wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (250 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (27mm)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX20
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $330