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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony H55

 VG-145 H55 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus VG-145

 H55 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony H55

 VG-145 H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Sony H55
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony H55
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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