Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W290

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was revealed 23 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VG-120 grades versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 vs the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and W290.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-120 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.