Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W380
96 Imaging
37 Features
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96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W380 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W380 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VG-120 was launched 13 months later than the W380 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-120 matches up against the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony W380
VG-120 | W380 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus VG-120
W380 | VG-120 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony W380
VG-120 | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys outside measurements 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-120 versus the W380.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and W380.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-120 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery format | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $190 | $44 |