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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The VH-515 was brought out 2 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the VH-515 matches up versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony A450

 VH-515 A450 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus VH-515

 A450 VH-515 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony A450

 VH-515 A450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 vs the A450.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and A450.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VH-515 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A450 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
27
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
Sony A450 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
Sony A450 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Sony A450
62
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
Sony A450 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
Sony A450 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony A450
 Olympus VH-515Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-515 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-21 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $648 $1,241