Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX100

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively close but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The VH-515 was launched 24 months later than the NX100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the VH-515 grades versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 features external 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 NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-515 versus the NX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and NX100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VH-515 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX100 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer VH-515 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.