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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was announced 7 months before the TX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the VG-120 matches up against the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony TX10

 VG-120 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus VG-120

 TX10 VG-120 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX10

 VG-120 TX10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 offers external 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) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 and the TX10.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and TX10.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX10 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
has touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX10
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $190 $309