Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL210
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VG-120 was manufactured at a similar time to the PL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the VG-120 matches up against the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung PL210
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Olympus VG-120
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Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung PL210
| VG-120 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 and the PL210.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and PL210.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Olympus VG-120 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VG-120 | Samsung PL210 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $190 | $200 |