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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Introduced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and VH-515 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced about the same time to the VH-515 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm X10 VH-515 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm X10

 VH-515 Fujifilm X10 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm X10 VH-515 
IntroducedJuly 2012August 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the VH-515.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and VH-515 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and VH-515.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
49
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
27
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others in class (350 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography details
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography details
60
great battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (350 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
62
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (350g)
35
really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm X10Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X10 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-11 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 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 data format 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $648