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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was introduced 14 months after the TX7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the VG-110 matches up against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony TX7

 VG-110 TX7 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus VG-110

 TX7 VG-110 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX7

 VG-110 TX7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the TX7.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and TX7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus VG-110 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer VG-110 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX7 Portrait photography highlights
27
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Sony TX7
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
Sony TX7 Sports photography advice
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (170 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (170 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
features focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
28
quite wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
Sony TX7 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (27mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX7
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $300