Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched January 2012
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Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VG-120 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TX200V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VG-120 scores versus the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony TX200V
| VG-120 | TX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus VG-120
| TX200V | VG-120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
| Screen size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX200V
| VG-120 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 versus the TX200V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and TX200V.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX200V to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 images | 220 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $190 | $500 |
