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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 4 years prior to the W800 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W800

 VG-110 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus VG-110

 W800 VG-110 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W800

 VG-110 W800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VG-110 vs the W800.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and W800 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and W800.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
26
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography info
Sony W800 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
24
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (170 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
27
relatively wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Sony W800
28
relatively wide (27mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony W800
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.23 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $90