Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX5
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX5 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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe VH-515 was introduced 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the VH-515 matches up against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony HX5
| VH-515 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus VH-515
| HX5 | VH-515 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX5
| VH-515 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VH-515 vs the HX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and HX5.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VH-515 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus VH-515 will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $648 | $275 |
