Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ30W

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 12 months later than the HZ30W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-120 matches up versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-120 vs the HZ30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher VG-120 will have an edge in sensor innovation.