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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released February 2011
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony WX500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VG-110 scores against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony WX500

 VG-110 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Olympus VG-110

 WX500 VG-110 
ReleasedApril 2015February 2011Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony WX500

 VG-110 WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 and the WX500.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and WX500 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and WX500.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
27
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (236g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Sony WX500
25
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
Sony WX500 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (170 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (236g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
28
rather wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
49
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging features
Sony WX500 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (27mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (236 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony WX500
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias 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 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $348