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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched 16 months before the W830 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VH-515 scores versus the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony W830

 VH-515 W830 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus VH-515

 W830 VH-515 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W830

 VH-515 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 features external measurements 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 W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 versus the W830.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and W830.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older VH-515 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
Sony W830 Portrait photography advice
27
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
Sony W830 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
62
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
Sony W830 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony W830
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $648 $128