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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 2 years after the S2000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VH-515 grades against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony S2000

 VH-515 S2000 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus VH-515

 S2000 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony S2000

 VH-515 S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 offers 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 compared to the S2000.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VH-515 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
27
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Sony S2000
62
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony S2000
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID LI-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $648 $225