Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Released June 2013
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-120 was released 3 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-120 scores vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony TF1
VG-120 | TF1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VG-120
TF1 | VG-120 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 29 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TF1
VG-120 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 vs the TF1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and TF1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $190 | $266 |