Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VH-515

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S9100 and Olympus VH-515, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was announced 13 months before the VH-515 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S9100 grades against the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S9100 versus the VH-515.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and VH-515.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S9100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.