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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 6 months prior to the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-120 scores vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony WX30

 VG-120 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus VG-120

 WX30 VG-120 
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony WX30

 VG-120 WX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 versus the WX30.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
26
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony WX30
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $190 $259