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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was released 3 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VH-515 grades against the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony S950

 VH-515 S950 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Olympus VH-515

 S950 VH-515 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony S950

 VH-515 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 versus the S950.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and S950.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-515 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer VH-515 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
62
includes touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
Sony S950 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony S950
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $648 $130