Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W690

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 7 months prior to the W690 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-145 scores vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 vs the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and W690.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W690 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.