Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W570
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-145 was manufactured 7 months later than the W570 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-145 scores versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony W570
| VG-145 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus VG-145
| W570 | VG-145 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W570
| VG-145 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the W570.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and W570.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W570 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger VG-145 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | 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 speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Style 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $159 |