Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX1

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The VH-515 was announced 3 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the VH-515 grades versus the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 compared to the NX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and NX1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and NX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will render extra detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older VH-515 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.