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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was introduced 19 months later than the S2100 which makes 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 S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-145 matches up versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony S2100

 VG-145 S2100 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus VG-145

 S2100 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony S2100

 VG-145 S2100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 offers 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) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 compared to the S2100.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer VG-145 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
26
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Sony S2100
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony S2100
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 120g (0.26 lb) 167g (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 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 format 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 1 1
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