Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W550

Lets look closer at the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was introduced very close to the W550 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-145 matches up versus the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and W550.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.