Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony W830
| VH-515 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus VH-515
| W830 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W830
| VH-515 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W830 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony 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 |