Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Launched 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 4G Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The VH-515 was unveiled at a similar time to the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VH-515 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
VH-515 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus VH-515
Galaxy Camera 4G | VH-515 | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
VH-515 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VH-515 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 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 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Physical 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 All around 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $648 | $550 |