Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung SL102
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is ES55
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe VH-515 was unveiled 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VH-515 grades against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung SL102
VH-515 | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 45 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus VH-515
SL102 | VH-515 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung SL102
VH-515 | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the SL102.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and SL102.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-515 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer VH-515 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VH-515 | Samsung SL102 |
Also called as | - | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $648 | $130 |