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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-515 was introduced 2 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the VH-515 matches up vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung NX5

 VH-515 NX5 
ReleasedAugust 2012June 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus VH-515

 NX5 VH-515 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX5

 VH-515 NX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 vs the NX5.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and NX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will render greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
Samsung NX5 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
Samsung NX5 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
62
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
24
offers face detection focusing
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung NX5
 Olympus VH-515Samsung NX5
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VH-515 Samsung NX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-21 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $648 $499