• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus VG-120 advantages over Nikon L28

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.44 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 29 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    120g vs 164g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon L28 advantages over Olympus VG-120

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $140 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Olympus Stylus-5010

Olympus VG-120
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus Stylus-5010

Nikon L28
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L28 vs Olympus Stylus-5010

Compared to Sony DSC-W560

Olympus VG-120
Sony DSC-W560
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus VG-120 vs Sony DSC-W560

Nikon L28
Sony DSC-W560
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L28 vs Sony DSC-W560

Compared to Canon A2300

Olympus VG-120
Canon A2300
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus VG-120 vs Canon A2300

Nikon L28
Canon A2300
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon L28 vs Canon A2300

Compared to Nikon L30

Olympus VG-120
Nikon L30
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus VG-120 vs Nikon L30

Nikon L28
Nikon L30
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon L28 vs Nikon L30

Compared to Nikon L32

Olympus VG-120
Nikon L32
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Newer

Compare Olympus VG-120 vs Nikon L32

Nikon L28
Nikon L32
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

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