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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the VH-515 grades versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony W370

 VH-515 W370 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus VH-515

 W370 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W370

 VH-515 W370 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 vs the W370.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and W370.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-515
Street photography with Sony W370
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
62
supports touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony W370
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 152g (0.34 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $648 $230