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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 8 months after the DV300F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VH-410 grades against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung DV300F

 VH-410 DV300F 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus VH-410

 DV300F VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung DV300F

 VH-410 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the VH-410 compared to the DV300F.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and DV300F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher VH-410 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
68
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus VH-410Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-410 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model LI-50B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $186 $200