Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Announced January 2014
(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
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus VG-120
SP-100 | VG-120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus SP-100
VG-120 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VG-120
SP-100 | VG-120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus VG-120 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | 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 | 594 grams (1.31 lbs) | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 shots | 160 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $190 |