Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX20
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
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Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the VH-515 grades vs the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung NX20
| VH-515 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Olympus VH-515
| NX20 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX20
| VH-515 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | April 2012 | Same generation |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 and the NX20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and NX20.
As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Samsung NX20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2012-04-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 341g (0.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $648 | $1,100 |