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Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sigma SD15, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was launched 18 months later than the SD15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the VG-145 grades vs the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sigma SD15

 VG-145 SD15 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Olympus VG-145

 SD15 VG-145 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sigma SD15

 VG-145 SD15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys outer 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 Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 versus Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 versus the SD15.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and SD15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus VG-145 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer VG-145 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Sigma SD15
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
Sigma SD15 Travel photography details
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sigma SD15
 Olympus VG-145Sigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sigma SD15
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $1,500