Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX30
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VH-515 was announced 14 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VH-515 matches up against the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony WX30
| VH-515 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus VH-515
| WX30 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX30
| VH-515 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 compared to the WX30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WX30.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $648 | $259 |
