Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX200V

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was announced 4 months later than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the VH-515 grades versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VH-515 vs the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.