Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony TX10
VG-145 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus VG-145
TX10 | VG-145 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX10
VG-145 | TX10 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | August 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |