Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh CX1

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh CX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was released 23 months later than the CX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-120 scores vs the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 & Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 and the CX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and CX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern VG-120 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.