Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus VH-515
SP-100 | VH-515 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | August 2012 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus SP-100
VH-515 | SP-100 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VH-515
SP-100 | VH-515 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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).
Check the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |