Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX9

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.

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.

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.

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.