Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX30V

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX30V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 7 months prior to the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-145 grades against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-145 and the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and HX30V.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.