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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 8 months later than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the VG-110 scores versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung HZ25W

 VG-110 HZ25W 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2010More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus VG-110

 HZ25W VG-110 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung HZ25W

 VG-110 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the HZ25W.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and HZ25W is 97 and 70 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer VG-110 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
24
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (170 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
27
quite wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (170 shots)
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (27mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus VG-110Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $350