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Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P300 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 14 months before the VH-515 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P300 grades versus the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus VH-515

 P300 VH-515 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon P300

 VH-515 P300 
AnnouncedAugust 2012May 2011Newer by 14 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus VH-515

 P300 VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P300 versus Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P300 vs the VH-515.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and VH-515.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged P300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography highlights
28
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography information
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
64
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging information
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
35
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Olympus VH-515
 Nikon Coolpix P300Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-31 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $648