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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The VH-410 was manufactured 5 months later than the NX20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the VH-410 scores against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung NX20

 VH-410 NX20 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Olympus VH-410

 NX20 VH-410 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung NX20

 VH-410 NX20 
LaunchedAugust 2012April 2012Same age
Display size3"3"Same display size

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 comes with exterior 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) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VH-410 against the NX20.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and NX20.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VH-410 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX20 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
68
features focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average (341 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
32
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
78
selfie friendly screen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than average (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung NX20
 Olympus VH-410Samsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VH-410 Samsung NX20
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-04-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 341g (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $186 $1,100