Olympus VG-120 vs Sony H55

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.