Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A7c

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-515 and Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The VH-515 was brought out 9 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VH-515 matches up versus the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-515 and Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 vs the A7c.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and A7c is 95 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and A7c.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7c will provide you with extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.