Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 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
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe VG-110 was launched 2 months later than the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-110 grades against the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung PL170
VG-110 | PL170 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Olympus VG-110
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung PL170
VG-110 | PL170 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outside dimensions 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 PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung PL170 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 against the PL170.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and PL170 is 97 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and PL170.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Samsung PL170 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $150 | $175 |