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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was announced 11 months before the TX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-110 grades vs the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony TX200V

 VG-110 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus VG-110

 TX200V VG-110 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX200V

 VG-110 TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 against the TX200V.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and TX200V is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and TX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX200V to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
24
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (170 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (170 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
28
really wide (27mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX200V
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $500