Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX1

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The VG-120 was manufactured 18 months later than the TX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-120 grades versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 against the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and TX1.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VG-120 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern VG-120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.