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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced February 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 4 years before the WX220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VG-110 matches up against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony WX220

 VG-110 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus VG-110

 WX220 VG-110 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony WX220

 VG-110 WX220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has got exterior dimensions 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 versus the WX220.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and WX220.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX220 to show more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
27
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Sony WX220
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (170 shots)
no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
Sony WX220 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
28
pretty wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (170 shots)
no Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Sony WX220 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (27mm)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony WX220
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 210 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $198