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Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2010
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-S200 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was released 5 months before the VG-120 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S200 scores against the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Olympus VG-120

 EX-S200 VG-120 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-S200

 VG-120 EX-S200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Olympus VG-120

 EX-S200 VG-120 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S200 versus Olympus VG-120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 versus the VG-120.

Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and VG-120.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography details
Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography features
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Olympus VG-120
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Olympus VG-120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" 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 - 160 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $190