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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX200V
(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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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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).

Check the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX200V Travel photography highlights
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
36
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX200V
 Olympus VG-120Sony 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