Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A330
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Released May 2009
- Replaced the Sony A300
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A330 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VH-515 was released 3 years after the A330 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VH-515 matches up against the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony A330
VH-515 | A330 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | May 2009 | Newer by 40 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus VH-515
A330 | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony A330
VH-515 | A330 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 features outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 vs the A330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and A330.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus VH-515 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 529 grams (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $648 | $545 |