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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony T110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the T110 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-160 was released 13 months after the T110 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VG-160 matches up against the T110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony T110

 VG-160 T110 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Olympus VG-160

 T110 VG-160 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony T110

 VG-160 T110 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T110 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony T110 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the VG-160 vs the T110.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and T110 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and T110.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony T110 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger VG-160 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
Portrait photography with Sony T110
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
Sony T110 Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography advice
Sony T110 Sports photography advice
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography highlights
Sony T110 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (165 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
Sony T110 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (165 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Sony T110
30
pretty wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
rather wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony T110
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 165 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $199