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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony W830

 VG-110 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus VG-110

 W830 VG-110 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony W830

 VG-110 W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
24
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (170 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Sony W830 Landscape photography features
27
rather wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (170 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (27mm)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony W830
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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