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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was launched 19 months before the NEX-3N which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VG-145 matches up versus the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony NEX-3N

 VG-145 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus VG-145

 NEX-3N VG-145 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony NEX-3N

 VG-145 NEX-3N 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 versus the NEX-3N.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and NEX-3N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-145 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography advice
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery pack (480 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
36
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
28
really wide (26mm)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus VG-145Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-02-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 480 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $399