Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A230
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A230 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very close but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VH-515 was announced 3 years after the A230 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 grades versus the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A230 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony A230
VH-515 | A230 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | May 2009 | Newer by 40 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus VH-515
A230 | VH-515 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony A230
VH-515 | A230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony A230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the A230.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and A230.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus VH-515 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 490g (1.08 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $648 | $569 |