Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A33

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony A33, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively similar but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was unveiled 6 months after the A33 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the VG-110 scores against the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 compared to the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and A33 is 97 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and A33.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A33 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.