Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VH-515
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2010
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- 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
- Introduced August 2012
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-4030 was launched 3 years before the VH-515 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades vs the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus VH-515
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus FE-4030
VH-515 | FE-4030 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2010 | More modern 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 Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VH-515
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 versus the VH-515.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and VH-515.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus VH-515 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $130 | $648 |