Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-145 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-145 matches up versus the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony QX30
VG-145 | QX30 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus VG-145
QX30 | VG-145 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 37 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony QX30
VG-145 | QX30 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 offers outside 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 and the QX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and QX30 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and QX30.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony QX30 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Class | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | - |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | None |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.26 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 200 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $348 |