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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Released February 2011
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was announced at a similar time to the ST90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the VG-110 scores against the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung ST90

 VG-110 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Olympus VG-110

 ST90 VG-110 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung ST90

 VG-110 ST90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has got outer measurements 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 ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 versus the ST90.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and ST90 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and ST90.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST90 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
Samsung ST90 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
24
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (170 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (170 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging information
Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
28
really wide (27mm)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung ST90
 Olympus VG-110Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-110 Samsung ST90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
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 file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $150