Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX9
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VH-515 was unveiled 20 months after the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VH-515 scores against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony WX9
| VH-515 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus VH-515
| WX9 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony WX9
| VH-515 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 features outside 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 vs the WX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and WX9.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX9 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $648 | $188 |
