Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung EX2F
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Introduced December 2012
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VH-515 was introduced 3 months before the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VH-515 scores vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung EX2F
VH-515 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus VH-515
EX2F | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung EX2F
VH-515 | EX2F | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | December 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 offers external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VH-515 compared to the EX2F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and EX2F.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The VH-515 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Samsung EX2F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 294 grams (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $648 | $478 |