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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Announced August 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the VH-515 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the T300 matches up against the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus VH-515

 T300 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm T300

 VH-515 T300 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus VH-515

 T300 VH-515 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T300 compared to the VH-515.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and VH-515.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm T300 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus VH-515
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus VH-515
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $648