Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A390

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A390, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly similar but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-145 was brought out 13 months later than the A390 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-145 grades vs the A390 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A390 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 vs the A390.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and A390 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and A390.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The VG-145 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The younger VG-145 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.