Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus VG-120, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and VG-120 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and VG-120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was announced 8 years later than the VG-120 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z50 scores against the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 features outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 versus the VG-120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and VG-120 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and VG-120.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will result in more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.