Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VH-515 was manufactured 6 months later than the HX30V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VH-515 matches up vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony HX30V
VH-515 | HX30V | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus VH-515
HX30V | VH-515 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX30V
VH-515 | HX30V | |||
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Released | August 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX30V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 against the HX30V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and HX30V.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2012-02-28 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 photographs |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $648 | $420 |