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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus VH-515, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 7 months earlier than the VH-515 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP50 VH-515 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm XP50

		

		

			
 VH-515 Fujifilm XP50 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP50 VH-515 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has measurements 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 XP50 and Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the VH-515.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and VH-515.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
27
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography information
Olympus VH-515 Street photography information
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
41
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
64
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
 features focus via touch
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
39
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
37
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
32
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no microphone port
35
 decently wide (26mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus VH-515
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.70 m
Flash options 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 (30fps), 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 life 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $648