Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ50W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 9 months later than the HZ50W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-120 matches up vs the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 compared to the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher VG-120 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.