Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W810

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.