Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120
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25 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 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-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z550 was announced 12 months before the VG-120 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z550 grades against the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus VG-120
EX-Z550 | VG-120 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-Z550
VG-120 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus VG-120
EX-Z550 | VG-120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 versus Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the VG-120.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and VG-120.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus VG-120 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 120g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $149 | $190 |