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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 7 months later than the WX70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the VH-515 scores versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony WX70

 VH-515 WX70 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus VH-515

 WX70 VH-515 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX70

 VH-515 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys outer measurements 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VH-515 versus the WX70.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and WX70.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer VH-515 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
27
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Sony WX70
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
62
has touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX70
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
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 Overall 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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $648 $242