Olympus VG-145 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-145 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was released 8 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the VG-145 scores versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and RX100 VA is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.