Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VG-120

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus VG-120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 5 years later than the VG-120 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SH-3 scores versus the VG-120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-3 against the VG-120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and VG-120 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and VG-120.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.