Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W550

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was manufactured 5 months prior to the W550 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VG-110 matches up against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has physical measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 compared to the W550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and W550 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and W550.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W550 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.