Nikon S100 vs Olympus VH-515

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S100 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 12 months before the VH-515 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S100 scores vs the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S100 and Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 against the VH-515.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and VH-515.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S100 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.