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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was released 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the VH-515 matches up vs the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony T99

 VH-515 T99 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus VH-515

 T99 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony T99

 VH-515 T99 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 compared to the T99.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and T99.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony T99 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-515
Street photography with Sony T99
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Sony T99
62
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony T99
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $648 $179