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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was introduced 4 months prior to the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VH-515 grades versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung WB30F

 VH-515 WB30F 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus VH-515

 WB30F VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB30F

 VH-515 WB30F 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 has exterior dimensions 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 WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 compared to the WB30F.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WB30F.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
27
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
62
has touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus VH-515Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VH-515 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $648 $180