Olympus VG-120 vs Sony H55
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony H55 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony H55 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VG-120 and Sony H55, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VG-120 was announced 7 months later than the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-120 grades versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony H55
VG-120 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | June 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus VG-120
H55 | VG-120 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony H55
VG-120 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 provides external 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) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-120 and Sony H55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 compared to the H55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and H55.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher VG-120 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $190 | $235 |