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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX7V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out about the same time to the HX7V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-145 matches up against the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony HX7V

 VG-145 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus VG-145

 HX7V VG-145 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX7V

 VG-145 HX7V 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 and the HX7V.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and HX7V.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography info
Sony HX7V Sports photography info
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX7V
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $499