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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 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 ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 2 months later than the ST700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VG-110 grades versus the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung ST700

 VG-110 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Olympus VG-110

 ST700 VG-110 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung ST700

 VG-110 ST700 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 against the ST700.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and ST700 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and ST700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
Samsung ST700 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
24
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
Samsung ST700 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (170 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (170 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
38
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Samsung ST700 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (27mm)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung ST700
 Olympus VG-110Samsung ST700
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung ST700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) -
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
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