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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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 SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VH-515, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 18 months later than the VH-515 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-100 grades vs the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus VH-515

 SP-100 VH-515 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus SP-100

 VH-515 SP-100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VH-515

 SP-100 VH-515 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 versus the VH-515.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and VH-515 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and VH-515.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SP-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (594g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (594 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (594g)
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decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 594 grams (1.31 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $648