Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W650
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W650 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony W650
| VG-120 | W650 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus VG-120
| W650 | VG-120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony W650
| VG-120 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 220 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $190 | $140 |