Olympus VG-120 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a extended review of the Olympus VG-120 and Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VG-120 matches up against the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys physical 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-120 and Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be behind in sensor technology.