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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung EX2F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was introduced 22 months before the EX2F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VG-110 matches up vs the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung EX2F

 VG-110 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus VG-110

 EX2F VG-110 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2011Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung EX2F

 VG-110 EX2F 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 vs the EX2F.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and EX2F is 97 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and EX2F.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The VG-110 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
27
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (170 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (170 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (170 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus VG-110Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-110 Samsung EX2F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 170 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $478