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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 16 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the VH-515 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 VH-515 Galaxy Camera 2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 VH-515 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 16 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 VH-515 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers external dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 against the Galaxy Camera 2.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and Galaxy Camera 2.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
27
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
44
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with touch focus
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (283g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
32
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
48
 long zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (400 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
62
 comes with touch focus
 flash built-in
 rather wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
 great battery life (400 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (23mm)
 very long zoom (483mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
37
 rather wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
52
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (23mm)
 screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 great battery life (400 shots)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
35
 rather wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
37
 rather wide (23mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 lighter than competition in class (283g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus VH-515Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $648 $400