Olympus VG-145 vs Sony G3
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony G3 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-145 and Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-145 was launched 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VG-145 grades vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony G3
| VG-145 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus VG-145
| G3 | VG-145 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony G3
| VG-145 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-145 against the G3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and G3.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VG-145 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern VG-145 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-07-27 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $200 |