Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VG-145 scores against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 versus the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and W220.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent VG-145 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.