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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony W220

 VG-145 W220 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus VG-145

 W220 VG-145 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W220

 VG-145 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (160 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony W220
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-27 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $160