Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
(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
- Released January 2011

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was announced 10 months earlier than the VG-120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S7 grades versus the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Olympus VG-120
EX-S7 | VG-120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-S7
VG-120 | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus VG-120
EX-S7 | VG-120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 features outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 vs the VG-120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and VG-120.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Olympus VG-120 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $140 | $190 |