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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was revealed 7 months after the W510 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VG-145 scores against the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony W510

 VG-145 W510 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus VG-145

 W510 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W510

 VG-145 W510 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 compared to the W510.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VG-145 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger VG-145 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
Sony W510 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (26mm)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony W510
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $99