Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-120

Following is a extended review of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 11 months earlier than the VG-120 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the VG-120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and VG-120 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and VG-120.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.