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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Olympus VH-515, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was released 5 months later than the VH-515 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm S8300 VH-515 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm S8300

 VH-515 Fujifilm S8300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm S8300 VH-515 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8300 versus Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the VH-515.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and VH-515 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and VH-515.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S8300 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography information
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography information
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
has touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 1920x1080 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $648