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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560

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

		

		

			
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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
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 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