Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL210
Portability
97 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
97 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Portability
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
29
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2011
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL210 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the VG-110 grades against the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung PL210
| VG-110 | PL210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Olympus VG-110
| PL210 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung PL210
| VG-110 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the PL210.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and PL210 is 97 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and PL210.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL210 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography details
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
quite wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Olympus VG-110 Vlogging information
Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
quite wide (27mm)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Samsung PL210 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 105g (0.23 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $200 |