Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ10W
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
35
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced August 2012
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally Known as WB500
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the VH-515 matches up vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung HZ10W
| VH-515 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 40 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus VH-515
| HZ10W | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung HZ10W
| VH-515 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 vs the HZ10W.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and HZ10W.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VH-515 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (249g)
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Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (249g)
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Alternative name | - | WB500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $648 | $300 |