Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A290

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A290, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The VG-120 was introduced 8 months after the A290 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VG-120 grades vs the A290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 and the A290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and A290 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and A290.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The younger VG-120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.