Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus VH-515
L110 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon L110
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus VH-515
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |