Clicky

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The VH-515 was launched 13 months later than the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VH-515 scores against the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony TX10

 VH-515 TX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus VH-515

 TX10 VH-515 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony TX10

 VH-515 TX10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 versus the TX10.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX10 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer VH-515 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Sony TX10
62
features focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
37
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony TX10
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $648 $309