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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 6 months earlier than the TX55 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VG-120 matches up vs the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony TX55

		

		

			
 VG-120 TX55 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus VG-120

		

		

			
 TX55 VG-120 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX55

		

		

			
 VG-120 TX55 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 has 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) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 against the TX55.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and TX55.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.
	
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
36
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
Street photography with Sony TX55
48
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
26
 good MP (14MP)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (160 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (250 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
62
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (160 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 great battery power (250 shots)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
36
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery (160 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
50
 manual focus
 really wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3.3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (250 CIPA)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 has face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone port
34
 really wide (26mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX55
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $350