Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX300M
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX300M 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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Released January 2013
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Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VH-515 was released 4 months earlier than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the VH-515 matches up vs the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung NX300M
| VH-515 | NX300M |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus VH-515
| NX300M | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX300M
| VH-515 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 features external dimensions 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VH-515 and the NX300M.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and NX300M is 95 and 86 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and NX300M.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300M will show more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Samsung NX300M |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2013-01-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $648 | $699 |