Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX10

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The VH-515 was brought out 2 years after the NX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VH-515 matches up versus the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 has outside measurements 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 NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 and the NX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and NX10.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will resolve more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.