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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the VH-410 matches up versus the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung HZ15W

 VH-410 HZ15W 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus VH-410

 HZ15W VH-410 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung HZ15W

 VH-410 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 offers exterior 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 HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 compared to the HZ15W.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and HZ15W.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VH-410 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
68
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus VH-410Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VH-410 Samsung HZ15W
Other name - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2009-02-23
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $186 $330