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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was unveiled 3 years before the NEX-5T and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VG-145 grades vs the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony NEX-5T

 VG-145 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus VG-145

 NEX-5T VG-145 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony NEX-5T

 VG-145 NEX-5T 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 versus the NEX-5T.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and NEX-5T.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus VG-145Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-27 2013-08-27
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $400