Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A230
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-145 was announced 3 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VG-145 grades against the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A200
VG-145 | A200 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2008 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus VG-145
A200 | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A200
VG-145 | A200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 vs the A200.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and A200 is 96 and 66 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and A200.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus VG-145 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger VG-145 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2008-07-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | 572g (1.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $100 |