Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W290
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W290 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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony W290
| VH-515 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Olympus VH-515
| W290 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W290
| VH-515 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $648 | $230 |
