• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-WX5 advantages over Olympus VG-110

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.4 vs f/2.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus VG-110 advantages over Sony DSC-WX5

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $329 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    105g vs 146g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX1

Sony DSC-WX5
Sony DSC-WX1
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $337
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Sony DSC-WX1

Olympus VG-110
Sony DSC-WX1
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $337
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus VG-110 vs Sony DSC-WX1

Compared to Sony DSC-W510

Sony DSC-WX5
Sony DSC-W510
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Sony DSC-W510

Olympus VG-110
Sony DSC-W510
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus VG-110 vs Sony DSC-W510

Compared to Olympus VG-120

Sony DSC-WX5
Olympus VG-120
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Olympus VG-120

Olympus VG-110
Olympus VG-120
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX90

Sony DSC-WX5
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Olympus VG-110
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony DSC-WX5
Samsung MV900F
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Samsung MV900F

Olympus VG-110
Samsung MV900F
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compare Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung MV900F

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