Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W610

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 11 months before the W610 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VG-110 grades versus the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 offers exterior 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 compared to the W610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and W610 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and W610.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W610 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.