Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.