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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was released 4 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the VG-120 matches up vs the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony WX220

 VG-120 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus VG-120

 WX220 VG-120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony WX220

 VG-120 WX220 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the VG-120 and the WX220.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and WX220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography info
Sony WX220 Portrait photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography features
Sony WX220 Sports photography features
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
Travel photography with Sony WX220
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging details
Sony WX220 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony WX220
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 210 pictures
Type 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $190 $198