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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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
27
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)
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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
39
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