Olympus VG-110 vs Sony WX9

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus VG-110 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 2 months after the WX9 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the VG-110 matches up versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 provides external dimensions 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 and the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and WX9.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX9 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.