Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung WB30F
VH-515 | WB30F | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus VH-515
WB30F | VH-515 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB30F
VH-515 | WB30F | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |