Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A390
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Announced July 2010
- Replaced the Sony A380
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A390 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A390, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VG-120 was launched 6 months after the A390 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-120 matches up versus the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A390 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony A390
VG-120 | A390 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus VG-120
A390 | VG-120 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A390
VG-120 | A390 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has 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) whilst the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A390 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 vs the A390.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and A390 is 96 and 66 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and A390.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 shots | 230 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $190 | $500 |