Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VG-120 was released 20 months earlier than the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the VG-120 matches up against the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony NEX-5R
VG-120 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus VG-120
NEX-5R | VG-120 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony NEX-5R
VG-120 | NEX-5R | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 compared to the NEX-5R.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and NEX-5R is 96 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and NEX-5R.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-120 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5R will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | 330 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $190 | $750 |