Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A57

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A57, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was brought out 13 months earlier than the A57 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VG-145 grades against the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 vs the A57.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and A57.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A57 will offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 is going to be behind in sensor technology.