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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched 6 months after the WX150 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VH-515 matches up vs the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony WX150

		

		

			
 VH-515 WX150 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 WX150 VH-515 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX150

		

		

			
 VH-515 WX150 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 features physical 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 versus the WX150.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and WX150.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX150 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
38
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides focus via touch
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (133 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Sony WX150
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
46
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Sony WX150
62
 provides focus via touch
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competitors (133 grams)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
37
 decently wide (26mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
35
 decently wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic port
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (133g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX150
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures
Type of battery - 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $648 $300