Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The VH-515 was manufactured 11 months later than the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VH-515 scores versus the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 against the NEX-5N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and NEX-5N.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VH-515 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 will have an advantage in sensor technology.