Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 20 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the VG-120 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 features exterior 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.