Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX7

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was revealed 19 months later than the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-145 matches up against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has external dimensions 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 against the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and TX7.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.