Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-145 was manufactured 14 months later than the H55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-145 scores vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony H55
VG-145 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus VG-145
H55 | VG-145 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony H55
VG-145 | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 against the H55.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and H55.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-145 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $235 |