Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony NEX-3N
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus VG-145
NEX-3N | VG-145 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony NEX-3N
VG-145 | NEX-3N | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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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 |