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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB2000
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was brought out 2 years after the TL350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VH-515 scores vs the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung TL350

 VH-515 TL350 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus VH-515

 TL350 VH-515 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung TL350

 VH-515 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the VH-515 vs the TL350.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and TL350.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VH-515 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography factors
Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Travel photography highlights
62
provides touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung TL350
 Olympus VH-515Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung TL350
Also Known as - WB2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model LI-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $648 $400