Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W560
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W560 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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W560 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony W560, one being 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 W560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VH-515 was manufactured 20 months later than the W560 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the VH-515 grades against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony W560
VH-515 | W560 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus VH-515
W560 | VH-515 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W560
VH-515 | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 compared to the W560.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and W560.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W560 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $648 | $139 |