Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX5
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX5 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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VH-515 was revealed 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VH-515 scores vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony WX5
| VH-515 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus VH-515
| WX5 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX5
| VH-515 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 comes with external 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 WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 and the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WX5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger VH-515 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $648 | $250 |