Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX50
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX50 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VG-120 was announced 12 months prior to the WX50 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VG-120 grades versus the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony WX50
VG-120 | WX50 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus VG-120
WX50 | VG-120 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony WX50
VG-120 | WX50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 has got exterior 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) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 and the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and WX50.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
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 images | 240 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BN |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $190 | $250 |