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Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
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
  • Announced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon L110 versus Olympus VH-515, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was unveiled 3 years before the VH-515 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L110 scores versus the VH-515 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus VH-515

 L110 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon L110

 VH-515 L110 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010More recent by 31 months
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Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus VH-515

 L110 VH-515 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L110 versus Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L110 versus the VH-515.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and VH-515 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and VH-515.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L110 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography information
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography information
54
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus VH-515
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 13.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 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 ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $648