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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was introduced 24 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-120 grades versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony WX80

 VG-120 WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus VG-120

 WX80 VG-120 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony WX80

 VG-120 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 versus the WX80.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and WX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX80 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony WX80
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.20 m
Flash settings 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
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots 240 shots
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 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $190 $276