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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W620, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was introduced 5 months earlier than the W620 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the VG-145 grades against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony W620

 VG-145 W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus VG-145

 W620 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W620

 VG-145 W620 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 against the W620.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and W620.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Sony W620
36
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony W620
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 gr (0.26 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $102