Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-515 was manufactured 5 months after the NX1000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VH-515 matches up versus the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 versus the NX1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and NX1000.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.