Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A290
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched June 2010
- Older Model is Sony A230
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A290 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A290, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-145 was revealed 14 months later than the A290 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-145 grades vs the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A290 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A290
VG-145 | A290 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | June 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus VG-145
A290 | VG-145 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A290
VG-145 | A290 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 comes with outer measurements 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 A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VG-145 and the A290.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and A290 is 96 and 66 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and A290.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The VG-145 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The fresher VG-145 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2010-06-09 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 pictures | 290 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $600 |