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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 3 years after the G3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VH-515 matches up against the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony G3

 VH-515 G3 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus VH-515

 G3 VH-515 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony G3

 VH-515 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 has external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 versus the G3.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and G3.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-515 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
Portrait photography with Sony G3
27
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
62
provides touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Sony G3
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony G3
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $648 $200