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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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 S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was brought out 23 months before the VH-515 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S8100 matches up versus the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus VH-515

 S8100 VH-515 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon S8100

 VH-515 S8100 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2010More recent by 23 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus VH-515

 S8100 VH-515 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 features outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S8100 versus the VH-515.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and VH-515.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S8100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
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provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
has touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
35
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Olympus VH-515
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-08 2012-08-21
Body design 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $648