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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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 XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and VH-515 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured within a month of the VH-515 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm XF1 VH-515 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm XF1

 VH-515 Fujifilm XF1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm XF1 VH-515 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 has external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has sizing 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 XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the VH-515.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and VH-515.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
27
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography info
Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (255g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
62
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
35
pretty wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 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 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $648