Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-120
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-11 was released 7 months after the VG-120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-11 scores versus the VG-120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus VG-120
SZ-11 | VG-120 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus SZ-11
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VG-120
SZ-11 | VG-120 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the VG-120.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and VG-120 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and VG-120.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-11 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus VG-120 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | 200 photos | 160 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $253 | $190 |