Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony A450, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very comparable but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VG-145 was unveiled 19 months after the A450 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VG-145 grades against the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A450
VG-145 | A450 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus VG-145
A450 | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A450
VG-145 | A450 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 versus the A450.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and A450.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The VG-145 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The younger VG-145 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect 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 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lbs) | 560g (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 photos | 1050 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $1,241 |