Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80
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![Olympus VG-120 front Olympus VG-120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VG-120/Olympus-VG-120-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80/Sony-WX80-front.jpg)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 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
- Released January 2011
(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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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony WX80
VG-120 | WX80 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus VG-120
WX80 | VG-120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony WX80
VG-120 | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-120-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-120-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VG-120-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-120-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |