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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 8 months after the TX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VG-110 scores vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony TX9

 VG-110 TX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2010More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus VG-110

 TX9 VG-110 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX9

 VG-110 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 compared to the TX9.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and TX9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-110 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Sony TX9
25
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (170 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (149g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
28
really wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (170 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (27mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony TX9
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 images -
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $799