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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus VG-145 and Sony S2000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 19 months later than the S2000 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VG-145 scores versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony S2000

 VG-145 S2000 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus VG-145

 S2000 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony S2000

 VG-145 S2000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VG-145 against the S2000.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and S2000.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger VG-145 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Sony S2000
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (160 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony S2000
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $225