Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330, 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 W330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The VH-515 was released 2 years after the W330 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VH-515 grades vs the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony W330
VH-515 | W330 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus VH-515
W330 | VH-515 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W330
VH-515 | W330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 versus the W330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and W330.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W330 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $648 | $170 |