Olympus VG-120 vs Sigma SD14

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VG-120 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was unveiled 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-120 grades vs the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 features external 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) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 compared to the SD14.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and SD14.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus VG-120 will deliver more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher VG-120 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.