Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A900
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched October 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A99
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A900 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A900, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-120 was revealed 2 years later than the A900 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-120 scores vs the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony A900
VG-120 | A900 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | October 2008 | Fresher by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus VG-120
A900 | VG-120 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A900
VG-120 | A900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-120 and Sony A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 compared to the A900.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and A900 is 96 and 54 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and A900.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A900 will give you more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern VG-120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2008-10-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 shots | 880 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Cost at launch | $190 | $2,736 |