Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus VH-515
P300 | VH-515 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon P300
VH-515 | P300 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | May 2011 | Newer by 14 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus VH-515
P300 | VH-515 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |