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).

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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.