Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TF1
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TF1 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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013
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The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VH-515 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the VH-515 scores vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony TF1
| VH-515 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VH-515
| TF1 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | August 2012 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony TF1
| VH-515 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has got 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) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 against the TF1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and TF1.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TF1 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 240 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $648 | $266 |
