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Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Kodak M320 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and VG-120 (14MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and VG-120 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The M320 was launched 24 months earlier than the VG-120 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M320 scores against the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Olympus VG-120

 M320 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak M320

 VG-120 M320 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Olympus VG-120

 M320 VG-120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M320 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M320 versus Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M320 compared to the VG-120.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and VG-120.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M320 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus VG-120 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M320
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography info
Olympus VG-120 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M320
Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (160 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M320
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Olympus VG-120
 Kodak EasyShare M320Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Olympus VG-120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3472 x 2604 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 155g (0.34 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 - 160 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7001 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
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