Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Announced July 2011
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony TX200V
VG-145 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus VG-145
TX200V | VG-145 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX200V
VG-145 | TX200V | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |