Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX5
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VG-110 was revealed 12 months after the TX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VG-110 scores versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony TX5
| VG-110 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Olympus VG-110
| TX5 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX5
| VG-110 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the TX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and TX5 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and TX5.
Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-110 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-110 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2010-02-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $150 | $239 |