Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX1
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX1 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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-110 was launched 19 months after the WX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-110 grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony WX1
VG-110 | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus VG-110
WX1 | VG-110 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony WX1
VG-110 | WX1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 vs the WX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and WX1.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-110 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger VG-110 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $149 |