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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 7 months prior to the VH-515 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the VH-515 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm JX500 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm JX500

 VH-515 Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm JX500 VH-515 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the VH-515.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and VH-515.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
31
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
has touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $648