Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX10

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was unveiled very close to the WX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VG-120 grades vs the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 and the WX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and WX10.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.