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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL10
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was introduced 24 months later than the CL5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the VG-110 grades versus the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung CL5

 VG-110 CL5 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Olympus VG-110

 CL5 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung CL5

 VG-110 CL5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the CL5.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and CL5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and CL5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus VG-110 will offer you extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography highlights
27
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Samsung CL5
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Samsung CL5
57
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (170 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography details
28
rather wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (170 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging information
Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (27mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung CL5
 Olympus VG-110Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-110 Samsung CL5
Also Known as - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 life 170 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $391