Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX30

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-110 scores versus the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has got external 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) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 vs the TX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and TX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and TX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.