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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was announced around the same time to the A35 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-145 matches up versus the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A35

 VG-145 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus VG-145

 A35 VG-145 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A35

 VG-145 A35 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the A35.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and A35.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A35 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Sony A35
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competition in class (415g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Sony A35
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony A35
 Olympus VG-145Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-145 Sony SLT-A35
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-27 2011-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 440 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $598