Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung SL30

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 3 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VH-515 grades versus the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 compared to the SL30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and SL30.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VH-515 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer VH-515 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.