Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-515
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed August 2012
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-310 versus Olympus VH-515, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-310 was introduced 19 months earlier than the VH-515 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-310 scores against the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus VH-515
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-310
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VH-515
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Olympus TG-310 versus Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-310 compared to the VH-515.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and VH-515.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Olympus VH-515 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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 | 150 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $648 |