Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX30

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 5 months before the WX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-110 scores vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VG-110 and the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and WX30.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX30 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.