Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 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
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Released January 2014

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was announced 3 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VG-110 scores versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W830
VG-110 | W830 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus VG-110
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W830
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 features outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 vs the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and W830 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and W830.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $128 |