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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-145 grades against the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony TX200V

 VG-145 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus VG-145

 TX200V VG-145 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX200V

 VG-145 TX200V 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 vs the TX200V.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and TX200V.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
Sony TX200V Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
28
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX200V
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-27 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shots 220 shots
Form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $500