Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus VG-120
NEX-5T | VG-120 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony NEX-5T
VG-120 | NEX-5T | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Physical 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 score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $190 | $400 |