Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX50V
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
35
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
35
Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
57 Overall
49
89 Imaging
45 Features
57 Overall
49
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
(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
- Released August 2012
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VH-515 was released 8 months before the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VH-515 matches up vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony HX50V
| VH-515 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus VH-515
| HX50V | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2013 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX50V
| VH-515 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VH-515 and the HX50V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and HX50V.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older VH-515 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
has focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than average (272 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 grams (0.34 lb) | 272 grams (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| 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 | - | 400 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $648 | $439 |
