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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 3 years prior to the W810 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-145 matches up versus the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony W810

 VG-145 W810 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus VG-145

 W810 VG-145 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony W810

 VG-145 W810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 and the W810.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and W810.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
26
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
no Timelapse function
41
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
32
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony W810
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-27 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $100