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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(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
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 7 months later than the T99 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VG-120 grades versus the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony T99

 VG-120 T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus VG-120

 T99 VG-120 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony T99

 VG-120 T99 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the VG-120 vs the T99.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and T99.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer VG-120 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-120
Street photography with Sony T99
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (160 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
Vlogging with Sony T99
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony T99
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $179