Olympus VG-120 vs Sony S2000

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-120 and Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 13 months after the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-120 scores versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 and Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 and the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and S2000.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern VG-120 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.