Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120
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Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M320 & Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M320 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Olympus VG-120
M320 | VG-120 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak M320
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M320 and Olympus VG-120
M320 | VG-120 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M320 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $39 | $190 |