Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W310

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was manufactured 14 months later than the W310 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VG-110 scores against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys 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) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 vs the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-110 will have a benefit in sensor technology.