Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX100V

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 11 months after the HX100V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 scores versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VH-515 and the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX100V to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger VH-515 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.