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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S3000 versus Olympus VH-515, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was released 3 years before the VH-515 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3000 matches up versus the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Olympus VH-515

 S3000 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon S3000

 VH-515 S3000 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Olympus VH-515

 S3000 VH-515 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3000 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3000 vs the VH-515.

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and VH-515.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3000
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3000
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3000
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Olympus VH-515
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Olympus VH-515
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2012-08-21
Body design Ultracompact 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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 116g (0.26 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 EN-EL10 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $648