Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-145 was brought out 24 months later than the WX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the VG-145 grades against the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 vs the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and WX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus VG-145 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 will have an edge in sensor tech.