Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ50W

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was announced 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VH-515 scores versus the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 features external measurements 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 HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 versus the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and HZ50W.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ50W to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.