Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX mini

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The VH-515 was launched 19 months before the NX mini which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VH-515 scores versus the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 compared to the NX mini.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and NX mini.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older VH-515 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.