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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was announced 5 months after the VH-515 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-50 matches up vs the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus VH-515

 SH-50 VH-515 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus SH-50

 VH-515 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus VH-515

 SH-50 VH-515 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-50 vs the VH-515.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and VH-515 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and VH-515.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography details
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (269g)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
provides touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
35
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus SH-50Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SH-50 Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 SLB-10A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $648