Olympus VG-120 vs Sigma DP1s

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-120 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-120 was announced 16 months after the DP1s making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-120 scores versus the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VG-120 and the DP1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and DP1s.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus VG-120 will produce extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern VG-120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.