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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(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
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 24 months earlier than the W710 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-120 grades versus the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony W710

 VG-120 W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus VG-120

 W710 VG-120 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony W710

 VG-120 W710 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 provides 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) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 and the W710.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and W710.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-120
Street photography with Sony W710
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony W710
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN
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
Pricing at release $190 $90