Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST6500
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe VG-120 was launched within a month of the ST6500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VG-120 grades versus the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung ST6500
VG-120 | ST6500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Olympus VG-120
ST6500 | VG-120 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung ST6500
VG-120 | ST6500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung ST6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 compared to the ST6500.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and ST6500.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Samsung ST6500 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing 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 | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Type 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 | One | One |
Pricing at release | $190 | - |