Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX11

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-515 was introduced 21 months later than the NX11 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VH-515 grades versus the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 against the NX11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and NX11 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and NX11.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VH-515 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX11 will give more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger VH-515 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.