Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX30

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VG-120 matches up vs the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 versus the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and TX30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX30 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.