Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX10

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony WX10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 7 months after the WX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VG-145 matches up versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has got outside dimensions 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 vs the WX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and WX10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX10 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer VG-145 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.