Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus VG-145
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Announced | August 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |