Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony HX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VG-145 was released 14 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-145 grades versus the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony HX5
VG-145 | HX5 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus VG-145
HX5 | VG-145 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX5
VG-145 | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 comes with outside measurements 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 HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 versus the HX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and HX5.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-145 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $275 |