Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX100V

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX100V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was revealed 2 months before the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-145 matches up versus the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 features 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) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 against the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and HX100V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and HX100V.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX100V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.