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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 14 months after the TL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-110 grades vs the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung TL210

 VG-110 TL210 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Olympus VG-110

 TL210 VG-110 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL210

 VG-110 TL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 provides outer measurements 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 TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 vs the TL210.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and TL210 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher VG-110 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
Samsung TL210 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
24
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (177g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
27
fairly wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (170 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL210
 Olympus VG-110Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-110 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 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 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $230