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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was announced 24 months later than the TX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-145 matches up against the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony TX1

 VG-145 TX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus VG-145

 TX1 VG-145 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX1

 VG-145 TX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 and the TX1.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and TX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VG-145 will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VG-145 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
26
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Sony TX1
62
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX1
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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