Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-7
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-7 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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-515 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VH-515 was launched 9 months later than the NEX-7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the VH-515 matches up versus the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony NEX-7
| VH-515 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | December 2011 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Olympus VH-515
| NEX-7 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony NEX-7
| VH-515 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys 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-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-515 and Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 vs the NEX-7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and NEX-7 is 95 and 84 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and NEX-7.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-7 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 400 grams (0.88 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 430 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $648 | $699 |