Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

The VH-410 was launched 21 months after the NX11 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the VH-410 grades versus the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung NX11
VH-410 | NX11 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus VH-410
NX11 | VH-410 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung NX11
VH-410 | NX11 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the VH-410 compared to the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and NX11 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and NX11.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VH-410 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus VH-410 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Samsung NX11 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $186 | $626 |