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
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony S2000
| VH-515 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |