Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A500

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony A500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was released 17 months after the A500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VG-120 grades versus the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony A500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 against the A500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and A500 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and A500.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus VG-120 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger VG-120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.