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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony A380, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly close but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was brought out 17 months after the A380 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the VG-120 scores versus the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony A380

 VG-120 A380 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus VG-120

 A380 VG-120 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A380

 VG-120 A380 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys physical 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 A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-120 compared to the A380.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and A380 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and A380.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The VG-120 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The fresher VG-120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
Portrait photography with Sony A380
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
Sony A380 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography details
Sony A380 Sports photography details
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
Sony A380 Travel photography advice
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography information
Sony A380 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
Vlogging with Sony A380
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
9
no video shooting
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony A380
 Olympus VG-120Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-120 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life 160 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $190 $899