Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100
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![Olympus VG-110 front Olympus VG-110 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VG-110/Olympus-VG-110-front.jpg)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The VG-110 was released 2 months later than the SH100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-110 matches up versus the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung SH100
VG-110 | SH100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus VG-110
SH100 | VG-110 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SH100
VG-110 | SH100 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides external 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 SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 against the SH100.
![Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-110-vs-Samsung-SH100-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and SH100 is 97 and 99 respectively.
![Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-110-vs-Samsung-SH100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and SH100.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.
![Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VG-110-vs-Samsung-SH100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-110-vs-Samsung-SH100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Samsung SH100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-04 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4230 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $200 |