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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 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 A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A330, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was introduced 2 years later than the A330 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-145 grades versus the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A330

 VG-145 A330 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 27 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus VG-145

 A330 VG-145 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A330

 VG-145 A330 
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 versus the A330.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and A330 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and A330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus VG-145 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern VG-145 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Sony A330
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Sony A330
26
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
Sony A330 Travel photography features
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Sony A330
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
Sony A330 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony A330
 Olympus VG-145Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-27 2009-05-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 529 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life 160 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $545