Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VH-515

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus VH-515, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and VH-515 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 12 months before the VH-515 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up against the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the VH-515.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and VH-515.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.