Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W650

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was introduced 12 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VG-120 grades against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 features external 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 vs the W650.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and W650.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W650 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.