Clicky

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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

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.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
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).
Compare the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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	

	
			Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards	

	
	
	
	

	

		
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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
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
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
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)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
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
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
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
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	

		

			
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