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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and VG-120 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was released 3 months later than the VG-120 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores against the VG-120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm Z900EXR VG-120 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 VG-120 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm Z900EXR VG-120 
AnnouncedApril 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Olympus VG-120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR compared to the VG-120.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and VG-120.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (151g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography details
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
65
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (151g)
28
really wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Olympus VG-120
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXROlympus VG-120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Olympus VG-120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures 160 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $190