Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony A450
| VH-515 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony 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 |