Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
35
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony WX70
| VH-515 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus VH-515
| WX70 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX70
| VH-515 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
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
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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Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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 photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Sony WX70
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
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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Olympus VH-515 Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
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)
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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Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
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
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
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony 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 |
