Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 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
- Revealed August 2012
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony S2000
VH-515 | S2000 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus VH-515
S2000 | VH-515 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony S2000
VH-515 | S2000 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |