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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 4 months prior to the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the VH-410 scores vs the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung WB30F

 VH-410 WB30F 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus VH-410

 WB30F VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung WB30F

 VH-410 WB30F 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 and the WB30F.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and WB30F.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
68
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus VH-410Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VH-410 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $186 $180