Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W330
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Below is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-120 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-120 was introduced 13 months later than the W330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the VG-120 scores vs the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony W330
| VG-120 | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus VG-120
| W330 | VG-120 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony W330
| VG-120 | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 provides exterior 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 W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 and the W330.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and W330.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher VG-120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W330 Specifications
| Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $190 | $170 |