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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(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
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 III
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was launched 7 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-120 matches up vs the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony RX10 IV

 VG-120 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus VG-120

 RX10 IV VG-120 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017January 2011More modern by 81 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony RX10 IV

 VG-120 RX10 IV 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 provides outer 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) while the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 vs the RX10 IV.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and RX10 IV is 96 and 52 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
Sony RX10 IV Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
heavier than others in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography factors
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
76
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography details
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (1,095g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
28
relatively wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
29
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,095g)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony RX10 IV
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2017-09-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 1095g (2.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $190 $1,698