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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was introduced 16 months before the WB35F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VH-515 scores versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung WB35F

 VH-515 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus VH-515

 WB35F VH-515 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB35F

 VH-515 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 vs the WB35F.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and WB35F.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older VH-515 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
62
has focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
35
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus VH-515Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $648 $130