Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung ST80

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 2 years after the ST80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VH-515 scores vs the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung ST80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 and the ST80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and ST80.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST80 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.