Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The VH-515 was launched at a similar time to the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VH-515 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
VH-515 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus VH-515
Galaxy Camera 3G | VH-515 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
VH-515 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data 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) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $648 | $606 |