Olympus VG-145 vs Sony a1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony a1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VG-145 grades against the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 vs the a1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and a1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will give you more detail due to its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.