Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W380

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.