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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly close but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have totally different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was manufactured within a month of the ST30 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VG-110 matches up versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung ST30

 VG-110 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Olympus VG-110

 ST30 VG-110 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung ST30

 VG-110 ST30 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 and the ST30.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and ST30 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and ST30.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus VG-110 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Samsung ST30
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than average in class (87g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography info
Samsung ST30 Sports photography info
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
28
really wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
30
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
28
really wide (27mm)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung ST30
 Olympus VG-110Samsung ST30
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung ST30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 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
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic 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 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 87 gr (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $55