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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-110 was announced 14 months later than the ST600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-110 matches up vs the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung ST600

 VG-110 ST600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus VG-110

 ST600 VG-110 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung ST600

 VG-110 ST600 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 comes with 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) while the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 versus the ST600.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and ST600 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and ST600.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent VG-110 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography highlights
27
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (170 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
57
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (150 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
28
rather wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (27mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
30
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (150g)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung ST600
 Olympus VG-110Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung ST600
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $330