Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look closer at the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The VG-120 was brought out 8 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the VG-120 matches up against the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VG-120 vs the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and RX100 VA is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.