Olympus VG-120 vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus VG-120 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was launched 11 months after the DP2s so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VG-120 grades against the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 offers physical 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 Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 compared to the DP2s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and DP2s.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VG-120 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger VG-120 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.