Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515
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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Olympus VH-515
S3000 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon S3000
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Olympus VH-515
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Nikon S3000 versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |