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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was released 7 months later than the W560 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VG-145 matches up against the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony W560

 VG-145 W560 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus VG-145

 W560 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W560

 VG-145 W560 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 against the W560.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and W560.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher VG-145 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Sony W560
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (160 shots)
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony W560
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $139