Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-120

Following is a complete review of the Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very well matched but the S02 (1/3") and VG-120 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S02 was revealed 2 years after the VG-120 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S02 matches up versus the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S02 has got outside measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S02 against the VG-120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and VG-120 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VG-120 will give you greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S02 should have an edge in sensor technology.