Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2100
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2100 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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
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The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VH-515 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VH-515 was unveiled 2 years after the S2100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VH-515 matches up vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony S2100
| VH-515 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus VH-515
| S2100 | VH-515 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony S2100
| VH-515 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 against the S2100.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and S2100.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer VH-515 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 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 | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $648 | $0 |
