Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A330
VG-145 | A330 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | May 2009 | More recent by 27 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus VG-145
A330 | VG-145 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A330
VG-145 | A330 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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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 |