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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony TF1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled 23 months before the TF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-145 scores vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony TF1

 VG-145 TF1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VG-145

 TF1 VG-145 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TF1

 VG-145 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 has got exterior measurements 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 and the TF1.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TF1 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (152g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Sony TF1
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony TF1
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-27 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $266