Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-120 was announced 23 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VG-120 matches up against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 offers external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-120 versus the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and EX2F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus VG-120 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.