Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB700

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung WB700, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 2 months later than the WB700 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-110 matches up versus the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 has physical measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung WB700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-110 vs the WB700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and WB700 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and WB700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB700 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.