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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was revealed 8 months after the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the VH-515 matches up vs the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony W620

 VH-515 W620 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus VH-515

 W620 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W620

 VH-515 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 comes with outer 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VH-515 compared to the W620.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and W620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W620 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
62
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony W620
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $648 $102