Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W530
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2011
Sony W530
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the VG-120 grades against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony W530
| VG-120 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus VG-120
| W530 | VG-120 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony W530
| VG-120 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-120 compared to the W530.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and W530.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus VG-120 Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
Sony W530 Landscape photography features
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (160 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $190 | $269 |
