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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 13 months later than the TX9 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-145 matches up against the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony TX9

 VG-145 TX9 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus VG-145

 TX9 VG-145 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX9

 VG-145 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 has got outer dimensions 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 against the TX9.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Sony TX9
62
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX9
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $799