Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL820
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL820 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is IT100
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe VG-110 was introduced 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-110 matches up vs the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung SL820
VG-110 | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus VG-110
SL820 | VG-110 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung SL820
VG-110 | SL820 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 vs the SL820.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and SL820 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and SL820.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer VG-110 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Samsung SL820 |
Also referred to as | - | IT100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2009-02-17 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105 grams (0.23 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $150 | $280 |