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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
Sony A450
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A450

 VG-145 A450 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus VG-145

 A450 VG-145 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A450

 VG-145 A450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Sony A450
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
26
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
Sony A450 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Sony A450
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
Sony A450 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony A450
 Olympus VG-145Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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