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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus VG-120
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VG-120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 20 months after the VG-120 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus VG-120

 SP-820UZ VG-120 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 VG-120 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VG-120

 SP-820UZ VG-120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the VG-120.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and VG-120 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-820UZ will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
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screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography highlights
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
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pretty wide (22mm)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
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relatively wide (26mm)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus VG-120
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus VG-120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $190