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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Announced February 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 14 months later than the TL240 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up vs the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung TL240

 VG-110 TL240 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Olympus VG-110

 TL240 VG-110 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
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Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL240

 VG-110 TL240 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 versus the TL240.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and TL240 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and TL240.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
24
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
57
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (170 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
has touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
27
decently wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (27mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung TL240
 Olympus VG-110Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung TL240
Alternate name - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $171