Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched February 2006

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

The VG-110 was released 5 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VG-110 scores versus the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung GX-1L
VG-110 | GX-1L | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2006 | Fresher by 61 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Olympus VG-110
GX-1L | VG-110 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung GX-1L
VG-110 | GX-1L | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 against the GX-1L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and GX-1L is 97 and 69 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and GX-1L.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus VG-110 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Samsung GX-1L |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 lb) | 570g (1.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 life | 170 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $150 | $0 |