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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony A700, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty close but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-145 was launched 3 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the VG-145 grades vs the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A700

 VG-145 A700 
AnnouncedJuly 2011December 2007More recent by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus VG-145

 A700 VG-145 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A700

 VG-145 A700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has got external 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 A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony A700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 and the A700.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and A700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus VG-145 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer VG-145 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
Sony A700 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
Sony A700 Sports photography information
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
Sony A700 Travel photography details
62
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
Sony A700 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging info
Sony A700 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
9
no video
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony A700
 Olympus VG-145Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-07-27 2007-12-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 768 grams (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 160 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Single 2
Launch cost $0 $1,000