Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330
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35 Features
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96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330 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
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was introduced 14 months later than the W330 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-110 scores against the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W330
VG-110 | W330 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus VG-110
W330 | VG-110 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W330
VG-110 | W330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 compared to the W330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and W330 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and W330.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W330 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer VG-110 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $150 | $170 |