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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VH-515 scores against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 VH-515 WX350 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 WX350 VH-515 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 VH-515 WX350 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 and the WX350.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and WX350.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX350 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
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 includes face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
37
 good MP (18MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features touch to focus
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery power (470 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
62
 features touch to focus
 built-in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
 great battery power (470 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
37
 quite wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Sony WX350
35
 quite wide (26mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX350
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $648 $270