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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 2 months later than the W510 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VG-110 grades against the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W510

 VG-110 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus VG-110

 W510 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W510

 VG-110 W510 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 versus the W510.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and W510.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
24
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (170 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
27
really wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (170 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
28
really wide (27mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony W510
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $99