Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX50

Here, we are matching up the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was launched 7 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VH-515 matches up versus the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have 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") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 against the WX50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WX50.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger VH-515 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.