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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 VH-515 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus VH-515

 Galaxy Camera 3G VH-515 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 VH-515 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
27
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
62
has focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
35
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus VH-515Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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