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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-110 was introduced 20 months later than the SL720 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-110 scores versus the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung SL720

 VG-110 SL720 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Olympus VG-110

 SL720 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SL720

 VG-110 SL720 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 features 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 SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the SL720.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and SL720 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and SL720.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
Samsung SL720 Sports photography features
24
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
57
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (170 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (168g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
27
really wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (170 shots)
no Timelapse mode
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging features
Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
28
really wide (27mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SL720
 Olympus VG-110Samsung SL720
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $119