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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
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
  • Launched August 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the VH-515 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JV100 scores versus the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus VH-515

 JV100 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm JV100

 VH-515 JV100 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010More recent by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus VH-515

 JV100 VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the JV100 vs the VH-515.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and VH-515.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography information
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography features
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (126g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
provides touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
35
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus VH-515
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Olympus VH-515
Alternate name FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $99 $648