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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

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
47
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")
37
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)
35
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