Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 3 years later than the VG-120 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-100 grades vs the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 compared to the VG-120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and VG-120 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and VG-120.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.