Olympus VH-515 vs Sony a5100

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The VH-515 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the a5100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VH-515 grades versus the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 and the a5100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and a5100 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and a5100.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VH-515 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony a5100 will provide more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 will be behind in sensor innovation.