Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB700

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung WB700, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was unveiled very close to the WB700 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-120 scores vs the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 has outer 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 WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 and the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and WB700.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.