Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST93

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 3 months before the ST93 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VG-120 matches up versus the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys exterior 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 ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 against the ST93.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and ST93.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.