Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 V
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Updated by Sony RX100 VI
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-120 and Sony RX100 V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VG-120 was launched 6 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VG-120 matches up versus the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony RX100 V
VG-120 | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Olympus VG-120
RX100 V | VG-120 | |||
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Released | October 2016 | January 2011 | Newer by 70 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony RX100 V
VG-120 | RX100 V | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 features 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 RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VG-120 and Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 against the RX100 V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and RX100 V is 96 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and RX100 V.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 V will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $190 | $998 |