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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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 A170 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 4 years earlier than the VH-515 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the VH-515 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm A170 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm A170

 VH-515 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm A170 VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 versus Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the VH-515.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and VH-515.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VH-515 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
has touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (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 model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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