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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 6 months before the VH-515 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S4300 matches up versus the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus VH-515

 S4300 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon S4300

 VH-515 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus VH-515

 S4300 VH-515 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 has external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S4300 compared to the VH-515.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and VH-515.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography info
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus VH-515
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $648