Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung DV150F

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was introduced 24 months prior to the DV150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-120 grades vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 provides external 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) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 compared to the DV150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and DV150F.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.