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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was announced 14 months after the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VH-515 matches up versus the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung WB210

		

		

			
 VH-515 WB210 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 14 months
Display resolution460k1kCrisper display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 WB210 VH-515 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB210

		

		

			
 VH-515 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 and the WB210.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and WB210.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
27
 offers face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
39
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features touch focus
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
62
 features touch focus
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (174g)
 supports focus by touch
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (288mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
37
 really wide (26mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
46
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
35
 really wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus VH-515Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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    
AEB    
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 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $648 $279