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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 2 months later than the HX20V and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VH-515 scores versus the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 VH-515 HX20V 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 HX20V VH-515 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 VH-515 HX20V 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 and the HX20V.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and HX20V.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
Sony HX20V Portrait photography features
27
 supports face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (254g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
49
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
62
 has touch to focus
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
37
 really wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
50
 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
35
 really wide (26mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $648 $397