Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A7S II
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced July 2011
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched October 2015
- Replaced the Sony A7S
- Refreshed by Sony A7S III
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony A7S II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty comparable but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe VG-145 was released 5 years earlier than the A7S II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 grades versus the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A7S II
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Olympus VG-145
A7S II | VG-145 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | July 2011 | More recent by 51 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A7S II
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the A7S II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and A7S II is 96 and 68 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and A7S II.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Class | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 102400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 169 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 627 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | 370 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $2,767 |