Olympus VH-515 vs Sony TX9

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched 2 years after the TX9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VH-515 scores vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 offers external 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) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the VH-515 vs the TX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and TX9.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent VH-515 will have an edge in sensor innovation.