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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
35

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

 VH-410 VH-515 

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

 VH-515 VH-410 

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

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

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
68
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
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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