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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Successor is Olympus E-330
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and VG-120 (14MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and VG-120 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-300 was introduced 7 years earlier than the VG-120 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-300 scores versus the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus VG-120

 E-300 VG-120 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus E-300

 VG-120 E-300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2005Newer by 72 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k134kClearer display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus VG-120

 E-300 VG-120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-300 has exterior measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has measurements 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 Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-300 against the VG-120.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and VG-120 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and VG-120.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-120 will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Street photography factors
51
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
26
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-300
Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
28
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus E-300Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-300 Olympus VG-120
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-300 -
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2005-01-10 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 3"
Display resolution 134 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624 grams (1.38 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
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