Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX9V
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VH-515 was introduced 14 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the VH-515 grades vs the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony HX9V
| VH-515 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus VH-515
| HX9V | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony HX9V
| VH-515 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 versus the HX9V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and HX9V.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer VH-515 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $648 | $328 |