Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A230
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Photography Glossary Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A230 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A230, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-120 was brought out 20 months after the A230 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-120 scores vs the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony A230
| VG-120 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus VG-120
| A230 | VG-120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A230
| VG-120 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 compared to the A230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and A230 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and A230.
All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus VG-120 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher VG-120 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 490 gr (1.08 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 pictures | 230 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $190 | $569 |