Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A230

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.