Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-120 was revealed 7 months after the HZ25W so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the VG-120 grades vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung HZ25W
VG-120 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus VG-120
HZ25W | VG-120 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ25W
VG-120 | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 versus the HZ25W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and HZ25W.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher VG-120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 120 grams (0.26 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 | 160 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $190 | $350 |