Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120
95 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
31
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Announced January 2011
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Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Olympus VG-120
| EX-Z400 | VG-120 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-Z400
| VG-120 | EX-Z400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus VG-120
| EX-Z400 | VG-120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 against the VG-120.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and VG-120.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Olympus VG-120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Olympus VG-120 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 160 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-40 | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $190 |
