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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 VH-515 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus VH-515

 Galaxy Camera 4G VH-515 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 VH-515 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
27
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
62
has focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus VH-515Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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