Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus VH-210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Comparison of Olympus VH-210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 ×
Olympus VH-210 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5Olympus VH-210
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDSC-WX5VH-210
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)92101
Width (mm)2221
Height (mm)5260
Weight (g)146138
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.214
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)100.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI, Component-
Lens and Optics
LensSony G-lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, 5 asphericOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.420.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)560
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-points / center / spotCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, SnowScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx.0.2 - 5.1m(W) / Approx.0.9 - 2.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.1m(T)-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3234
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb. dcin)
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.6-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)100.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10200
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.32-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • infolithium rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser vers 5.3
  • pmp portable 5.2/1.2
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v(10.4-10.6)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot, iAuto, sAuto, iSweepPanorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDRDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking, Shadow Adjustment, 3D Red & Cyan, USB Charging



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