Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A7S III

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A7S III, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The VG-120 was released 10 years earlier than the A7S III which is quite a big difference 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 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the VG-120 grades against the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 and the A7S III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and A7S III is 96 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and A7S III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus VG-120 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.