Olympus VG-120 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are comparing the Olympus VG-120 and Sony HX30V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 13 months before the HX30V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the VG-120 grades against the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has got exterior dimensions 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 against the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and HX30V.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.