Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 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
- 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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony W710
VG-120 | W710 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus VG-120
W710 | VG-120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony W710
VG-120 | W710 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |