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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
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
  • Released August 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was manufactured 19 months prior to the VH-515 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the AV200 matches up versus the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Olympus VH-515

 AV200 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm AV200

 VH-515 AV200 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus VH-515

 AV200 VH-515 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AV200 and the VH-515.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and VH-515.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm AV200 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older AV200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography features
Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
supports touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography details
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
35
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus VH-515
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Olympus VH-515
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $648