Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony RX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was introduced 4 years before the RX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VG-120 matches up against the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony RX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 compared to the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and RX10 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and RX10.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.