Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W730

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W730, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 17 months prior to the W730 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-145 scores against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 compared to the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and W730.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W730 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.