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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was manufactured 7 months later than the TX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VG-120 grades versus the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony TX9

 VG-120 TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus VG-120

 TX9 VG-120 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX9

 VG-120 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the VG-120 vs the TX9.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and TX9.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher VG-120 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
Sports photography with Sony TX9
26
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
has touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony TX9
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $190 $799