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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 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 WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was brought out 12 months later than the WB750 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the VH-515 scores against the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung WB750

 VH-515 WB750 
RevealedAugust 2012September 2011More recent by 12 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus VH-515

 WB750 VH-515 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB750

 VH-515 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 offers exterior dimensions 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 WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the WB750.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and WB750.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-515
Street photography with Samsung WB750
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
62
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
Samsung WB750 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus VH-515Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $648 $339