Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST80
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-110 was unveiled 14 months after the ST80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VG-110 grades against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung ST80
| VG-110 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Olympus VG-110
| ST80 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung ST80
| VG-110 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outside 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) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 vs the ST80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and ST80 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and ST80.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST80 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Samsung ST80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VG-110 | Samsung ST80 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| 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) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 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 gr (0.23 pounds) | 118 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $150 | $249 |