Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VG-120 was released 13 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the VG-120 scores versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony W350
VG-120 | W350 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus VG-120
W350 | VG-120 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony W350
VG-120 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has got physical 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 W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 against the W350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and W350.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer VG-120 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $190 | $200 |