Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W560
VG-110 | W560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus VG-110
W560 | VG-110 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W560
VG-110 | W560 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and W560 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |