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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 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 W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 2 months after the W560 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-110 scores versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W560

 VG-110 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus VG-110

 W560 VG-110 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W560

 VG-110 W560 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony W560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 against the W560.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and W560 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and W560.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W560 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Sony W560
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
24
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (170 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
27
relatively wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (170 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (27mm)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony W560
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $139