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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched 4 months earlier than the W730 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VH-515 matches up against the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony W730

 VH-515 W730 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus VH-515

 W730 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W730

 VH-515 W730 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 versus the W730.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and W730.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
Portrait photography with Sony W730
27
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Sony W730
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
62
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
35
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony W730
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $648 $138