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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
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
  • Released January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Olympus VG-120

 EX-S7 VG-120 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-S7

 VG-120 EX-S7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus VG-120

 EX-S7 VG-120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography details
Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography information
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (160 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Olympus VG-120
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Olympus VG-120
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