Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5T

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was brought out 3 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-120 scores vs the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 provides outside 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 NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 against the NEX-5T.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5T will offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.