Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX66
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX66 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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VH-515 was introduced 6 months after the TX66 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 grades against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony TX66
VH-515 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus VH-515
TX66 | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony TX66
VH-515 | TX66 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 vs the TX66.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and TX66.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2012-02-28 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $648 | $350 |