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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony G3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was announced 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-120 scores versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony G3

 VG-120 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus VG-120

 G3 VG-120 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony G3

 VG-120 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 versus the G3.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and G3.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer VG-120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
Sony G3 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
62
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony G3
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $200