Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A99 II

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A99 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The VG-145 was unveiled 6 years prior to the A99 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-145 scores versus the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 and the A99 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and A99 II is 96 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and A99 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 II will offer extra detail having an extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.