Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W370
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W370 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-110 was revealed 14 months after the W370 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the VG-110 matches up against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W370
VG-110 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus VG-110
W370 | VG-110 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W370
VG-110 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys physical dimensions 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the W370.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and W370 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and W370.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W370 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer VG-110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 105g (0.23 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | 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 | $230 |