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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 18 months before the VH-515 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 grades vs the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus VH-515

 VG-110 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus VG-110

 VH-515 VG-110 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2011Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Olympus VH-515

 VG-110 VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the VH-515.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and VH-515 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and VH-515.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography advice
24
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
57
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (170 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography features
27
decently wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (170 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (27mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
35
quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus VG-110Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus VG-110 Olympus VH-515
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2012-08-21
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $648