Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VH-410, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was released 19 months before the VH-410 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the VG-120 scores vs the VH-410 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 offers exterior 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) while the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 versus the VH-410.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and VH-410.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.