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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Olympus VH-515, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and VH-515 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was released 7 months earlier than the VH-515 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up versus the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm F770EXR VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 VH-515 Fujifilm F770EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm F770EXR VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the VH-515.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and VH-515.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
27
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (234g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography features
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
68
lighter than others (234 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
features focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
49
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXROlympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $480 $648