Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST550

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was brought out 19 months later than the TL225 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VG-110 scores versus the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 & Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung TL225
VG-110 | TL225 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Olympus VG-110
TL225 | VG-110 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL225
VG-110 | TL225 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys 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 TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the TL225.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and TL225 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and TL225.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer VG-110 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Samsung TL225 |
Also Known as | - | ST550 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
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 | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.23 lbs) | 187 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $150 | $488 |