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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was announced at a similar time to the ST65 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VG-120 scores against the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung ST65

 VG-120 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Olympus VG-120

 ST65 VG-120 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung ST65

 VG-120 ST65 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 versus the ST65.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and ST65.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-120
Street photography with Samsung ST65
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography details
Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
26
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung ST65
 Olympus VG-120Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-120 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 160 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $130