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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-110 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 VG-110 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus VG-110

 Galaxy Camera 2 VG-110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 VG-110 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
24
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 shots)
has no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (170 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (170 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (27mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus VG-110Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-110 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2014-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life 170 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $400