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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-145 was brought out within a month of the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VG-145 scores versus the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony TX10

 VG-145 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus VG-145

 TX10 VG-145 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX10

 VG-145 TX10 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 features physical 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) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 versus the TX10.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and TX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
Sony TX10 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Sony TX10
26
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Sony TX10
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Sony TX10
28
really wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX10
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
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/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $309