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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 3 years before the WX220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VG-145 scores versus the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony WX220

 VG-145 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus VG-145

 WX220 VG-145 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony WX220

 VG-145 WX220 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 provides outer 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 WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 and the WX220.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and WX220.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX220 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Sony WX220
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Sony WX220
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (160 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging details
Sony WX220 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony WX220
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-27 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 210 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $198