Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony TX9
VG-145 | TX9 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus VG-145
TX9 | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony TX9
VG-145 | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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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 |