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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was released 8 months after the DV300F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VH-515 matches up against the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung DV300F

 VH-515 DV300F 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus VH-515

 DV300F VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung DV300F

 VH-515 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys external dimensions 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 DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VH-515 vs the DV300F.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and DV300F.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-515
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
62
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
35
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus VH-515Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $648 $200