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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus VG-120

 Z50 VG-120 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2011Fresher by 107 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon Z50

 VG-120 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus VG-120

 Z50 VG-120 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Street photography advice
73
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
75
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
36
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Z50Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus VG-120
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-10-10 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 7cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photographs 160 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $857 $190