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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Released August 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-410 was launched 3 months before the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VH-410 matches up versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung EX2F

 VH-410 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus VH-410

 EX2F VH-410 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung EX2F

 VH-410 EX2F 
RevealedAugust 2012December 2012Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 features physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VH-410 vs the EX2F.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and EX2F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VH-410 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus VH-410 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
68
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
71
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus VH-410Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VH-410 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $186 $478