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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was released 4 months prior to the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 matches up against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 VH-515 WX80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 WX80 VH-515 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 VH-515 WX80 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 versus the WX80.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WX80.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX80 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
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 comes with face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
35
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports focus via touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than others (124 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Sony WX80
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Sony WX80
62
 supports focus via touch
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than others (124g)
 offers touch focus
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
 really wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
35
 really wide (26mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
35
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (124g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX80
 Olympus VH-515Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-515 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2013-01-08
Body design 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
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 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 pictures
Battery form - 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $648 $276