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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-410 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus VH-410 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed at a similar time to the VH-515 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the VH-410 matches up versus the VH-515 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 VH-410 VH-515 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-410 and Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 against the VH-515.
Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and VH-515.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
63
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with focus by touch
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow fps (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
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 comes with touch focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 comes with focus by touch
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
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 really wide (26mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 reasonably wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging advice
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
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 really wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
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 reasonably wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus VH-410Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus VH-410 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD 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 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $186 $648