Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W290

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VH-515 scores versus the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has got external measurements 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 W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and W290.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher VH-515 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.