Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VG-120

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was announced 2 years after the VG-120 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SH-50 grades against the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 has got external measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 against the VG-120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and VG-120 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and VG-120.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SH-50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.