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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Announced February 2011
Samsung TL225
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung TL225

 VG-110 TL225 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Olympus VG-110

 TL225 VG-110 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL225

 VG-110 TL225 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
24
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (170 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (187g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
27
decently wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (27mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL225
 Olympus VG-110Samsung TL225
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