Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A7

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony A7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The VG-120 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VG-120 grades against the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-120 vs the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and A7.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be behind in sensor innovation.