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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was revealed 13 months later than the W320 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-120 scores versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony W320

 VG-120 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus VG-120

 W320 VG-120 

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony W320

 VG-120 W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VG-120 versus the W320.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and W320.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-120 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
26
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
Landscape photography with Sony W320
36
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony W320
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $190 $269