Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W560

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.