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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was revealed 23 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-120 grades versus the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony T900

 VG-120 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus VG-120

 T900 VG-120 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony T900

 VG-120 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VG-120 compared to the T900.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and T900.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger VG-120 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
Portrait photography with Sony T900
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
Sports photography with Sony T900
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
62
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony T900
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $300