Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W330

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The VG-145 was manufactured 19 months after the W330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VG-145 grades vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 against the W330.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and W330.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-145 should have an edge in sensor technology.