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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 6 months prior to the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VH-515 matches up versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony WX300

 VH-515 WX300 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Olympus VH-515

 WX300 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX300

 VH-515 WX300 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the WX300.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WX300.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-515
Street photography with Sony WX300
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
Sony WX300 Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
62
features focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (166g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Sony WX300
35
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX300
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 152g (0.34 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $648 $330