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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was introduced 11 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the VG-110 scores versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W650

 VG-110 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus VG-110

 W650 VG-110 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W650

 VG-110 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 features outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 against the W650.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and W650 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and W650.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography info
Sony W650 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Sony W650
24
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (170 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Sony W650
27
fairly wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (170 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony W650
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $140