Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A65

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was introduced 9 months earlier than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-110 grades against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 and the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and A65.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-110 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will produce extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.