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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was introduced 19 months after the W310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the VG-145 grades versus the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony W310

 VG-145 W310 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus VG-145

 W310 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W310

 VG-145 W310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 versus the W310.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and W310.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer VG-145 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Sony W310
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Sony W310
28
rather wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony W310
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $150