Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A700

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A700, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The VG-120 was brought out 3 years after the A700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-120 scores against the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 versus the A700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and A700.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus VG-120 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer VG-120 provides an edge in sensor technology.