Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm S8300 | VH-515 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm S8300
VH-515 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm S8300 | VH-515 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | August 2012 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |