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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony TF1

 VG-120 TF1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VG-120

 TF1 VG-120 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TF1

 VG-120 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
26
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment proof
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony TF1
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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