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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 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
Sony A200
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A200

 VG-145 A200 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2008More recent by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus VG-145

 A200 VG-145 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A200

 VG-145 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
Sony A200 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Sony A200
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
Sony A200 Sports photography information
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Sony A200
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
46
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography details
Sony A200 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
no Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Sony A200
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony A200
 Olympus VG-145Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
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