Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VH-515 was manufactured 2 years after the TX7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VH-515 scores vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony TX7
VH-515 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus VH-515
TX7 | VH-515 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony TX7
VH-515 | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has got 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 TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 versus the TX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and TX7.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus VH-515 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer VH-515 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $648 | $300 |