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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and VH-515 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was revealed 15 months later than the VH-515 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-10 scores vs the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Olympus VH-515

 EX-10 VH-515 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2012Fresher by 15 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-10

 VH-515 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Olympus VH-515

 EX-10 VH-515 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 versus the VH-515.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and VH-515 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and VH-515.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-10 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more modern EX-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
27
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
67
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (455 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
65
good battery power (455 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
has touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (455 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
37
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (384g)
35
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-10Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $456 $648