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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was released 8 months after the WB150F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VH-515 matches up versus the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung WB150F

 VH-515 WB150F 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus VH-515

 WB150F VH-515 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB150F

 VH-515 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 provides external 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) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 and the WB150F.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
62
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (188 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
35
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus VH-515Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $648 $230