Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VG-120
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
- Announced January 2011
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus VG-120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-610UZ was unveiled around the same time to the VG-120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the VG-120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus VG-120
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VG-120
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).
See the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the VG-120.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and VG-120 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and VG-120.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus VG-120 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 160 photos |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $299 | $190 |