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Olympus VG-110 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:105 gBattery life (CIPA):170 shots

Olympus VG-110 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

3.7

Overall score

Score
3.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
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90%

3.7

Technical score

10%

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User score

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3.7

Technical score

Technical score
3.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

2.8

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

2.4

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 92% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of camera Olympus VG-110

Technical score
Technical score
3.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

2.8

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

2.4

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

3.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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User ratings

30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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Popularity:
Olympus VG-110 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

3.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.6
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 12 MP, which is lower than that of 93.6% of cameras and equal to that of 1.7% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.55 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.55 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.55 µm, which are smaller than those in 60.9% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 1,600
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,600, which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 13.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
640 px
Max video resolution
640 px
This camera supports 640 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 90.6% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
2 Mbps
Video bitrate
2 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 2 Mbps which is lower than that of 99.8% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
approximate value
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
N/A
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Type
compact
Weight
105 g
Weight
105 g
This camera weighs 105 g which is lighter than 99.3% of cameras.
Width
92 mm
Width
92 mm
This camera has a width of 92 mm which is narrower than 98.2% of cameras.
Height
54 mm
Height
54 mm
This camera has a height of 54 mm which is shorter than 97.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
Thickness
20 mm
Thickness
20 mm
This camera has a thickness of 20 mm which is thinner than 93.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
170 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
170 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 170 shots, which is shorter than that of 97% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
650 mAh
Battery capacity
650 mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 650 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 96.3% of cameras and equal to those in 0.2% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Olympus VG-110 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 290 g lighter
    Weight
    105 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (105 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    105 g vs 395 g
  • 27.9 mm narrower
    Width
    92 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (92 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    92 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 19.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    54 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (54 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    54 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 26 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (20 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    20 mm vs 46 mm
  • 3.63x cheaper
    Olympus VG-110 is cheaper than the average camera (£80 vs £290).
    £80 vs £290
  • 0.02 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.018 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.018 GB vs 0 GB
  • 3.63x cheaper
    Olympus VG-110 is cheaper than the average camera (£80 vs £290).
    £80 vs £290
  • 290 g lighter
    Weight
    105 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (105 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    105 g vs 395 g
  • 27.9 mm narrower
    Width
    92 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (92 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    92 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 19.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    54 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (54 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    54 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 26 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (20 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    20 mm vs 46 mm
  • 0.02 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.018 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.018 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12 MP
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (12 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    12 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    640 px
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (640 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    640 px vs 1920 px
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 160 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    170 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (170 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    170 shots vs 330 shots
  • 10.2% worse value for money
    Olympus VG-110 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.62 vs 6.2).
    5.62 vs 6.2
  • 93% less popular
    Olympus VG-110 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12 MP
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (12 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    12 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.79 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.55 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.6 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.55 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    February 2011
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    640 px
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (640 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    640 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 28 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    2 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (2 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    approximate value
    2 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 160 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    170 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (170 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    170 shots vs 330 shots
  • 470 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    650 mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (650 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    650 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

Expert reviews

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Olympus VG-110

  • Ultra-compact and lightweight body, ideal for daily carry and street photography
  • Affordable budget pricing, offering great value for money
  • Effective face detection capable of tracking up to 16 faces
  • Includes rechargeable Li-Ion batteries rather than disposable AAs
  • A variety of creative 'Magic Art Filters' and scene modes
  • Simple, user-friendly interface with an in-camera guide

What we don't like about Olympus VG-110

  • Lacks true mechanical image stabilization, relying only on digital stabilization
  • Low-resolution 2.7-inch LCD screen makes reviewing fine details difficult
  • Poor low-light performance due to a small 1/2.3-inch sensor and slow aperture
  • Lacks manual focus and manual exposure controls
  • No RAW shooting capability, limiting post-processing options
  • Short battery life, often cited as a limiting factor for long sessions
  • VGA-only video recording resolution is low by modern standards

Verdict

The Olympus VG-110 is an entry-level point-and-shoot camera featuring a 12-megapixel CCD sensor, a 4x optical zoom lens (27-108mm equivalent), and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. It is characterized by its lightweight, pocket-sized design and includes helpful shooting aids like AF tracking, Face Detection, and a Super Macro mode capable of focusing as close as 1 cm. Its main pros are its extreme portability, user-friendly 'Magic Filter' effects, and budget-friendly price point for casual photography. However, it lacks high-definition video recording, capping at VGA resolution (640x480), and relies on a low native ISO range (up to 1600) with no optical image stabilization, which can lead to grainy or blurry results in low-light conditions.

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