Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus VG-145
| A35 | VG-145 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A35
| VG-145 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | September 2011 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Sony 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 |