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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 4 months before the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VH-515 scores versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung WB250F

 VH-515 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus VH-515

 WB250F VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB250F

 VH-515 WB250F 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 comes with physical 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 WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung WB250F 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 change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 vs the WB250F.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and WB250F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
27
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
62
provides touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus VH-515Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $648 $250