Canon R5 vs Olympus VG-120
59 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
Canon R5 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Announced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Canon R5 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon R5 versus Olympus VG-120, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and VG-120 (14MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and VG-120 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe R5 was unveiled 9 years after the VG-120 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the R5 matches up against the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon R5 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 and Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Olympus VG-120
R5 | VG-120 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | July 2020 | January 2011 | More modern by 116 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Canon R5
VG-120 | R5 |
---|
Common features in the Canon R5 and Olympus VG-120
R5 | VG-120 |
---|
Canon R5 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R5 enjoys physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon R5 versus Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R5 compared to the VG-120.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and VG-120 is 59 and 96 respectively.
Canon R5 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and VG-120.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R5 will result in greater detail having an extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon R5 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Canon EOS R5 | Olympus VG-120 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS R5 | Olympus VG-120 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2020-07-09 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic X | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 7cm |
Available lenses | 17 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 8192x4320 (30p/24/23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/60p/30p/24p/23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/30p/23.98p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 8192x4320 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 738 grams (1.63 lb) | 120 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 320 photographs | 160 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail cost | $3,899 | $190 |