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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-145 was revealed 19 months later than the W350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VG-145 grades vs the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony W350

 VG-145 W350 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus VG-145

 W350 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W350

 VG-145 W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 and the W350.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and W350.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-145 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Sony W350
28
really wide (26mm)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony W350
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $200