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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched about the same time to the SH100 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-120 scores vs the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung SH100

 VG-120 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus VG-120

 SH100 VG-120 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung SH100

 VG-120 SH100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 compared to the SH100.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and SH100.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography features
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging info
Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung SH100
 Olympus VG-120Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-120 Samsung SH100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
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
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 160 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $190 $200