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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Replaced the 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
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and VH-515 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 2 years after the VH-515 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X30 VH-515 
LaunchedAugust 2014August 2012Newer by 25 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm X30

		

		

			
 VH-515 Fujifilm X30 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X30 VH-515 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the VH-515.
Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and VH-515 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and VH-515.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The younger Fujifilm X30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (2/3")
27
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Olympus VH-515 Street photography information
64
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 small sensor size (2/3")
 heavier than competition in class (423g)
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes focus via touch
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography information
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (470 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (2/3")
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography details
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography details
62
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
62
 includes focus via touch
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
58
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (2/3")
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
34
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external mic port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm X30Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X30 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-26 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $648