Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H50

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.