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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
  • Released February 2011
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 14 months later than the W380 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VG-110 scores vs the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W380

 VG-110 W380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus VG-110

 W380 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W380

 VG-110 W380 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys external 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 W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 against the W380.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and W380 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and W380.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W380 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent VG-110 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Sony W380
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Sony W380
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
24
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
Sony W380 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (170 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
27
relatively wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony W380
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
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
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $44