Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W800

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was announced 18 months prior to the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the VH-515 scores against the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 vs the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and W800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older VH-515 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.