Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A7S

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A7S, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very well matched but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-120 was announced 4 years prior to the A7S which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VG-120 grades vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A7S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 and the A7S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and A7S is 96 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and A7S.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus VG-120 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.