Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-145 was introduced 2 years after the H50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 scores vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony H50
VG-145 | H50 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus VG-145
H50 | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony H50
VG-145 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 against the H50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and H50.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to give you more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern VG-145 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 547 gr (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BG1 |
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $80 |