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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was manufactured at a similar time to the ST95 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VG-120 matches up against the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung ST95

 VG-120 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Olympus VG-120

 ST95 VG-120 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung ST95

 VG-120 ST95 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 offers outer 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) whilst the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 compared to the ST95.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and ST95.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-120
Street photography with Samsung ST95
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
Samsung ST95 Sports photography information
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
27
MP count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
28
fairly wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung ST95
 Olympus VG-120Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-120 Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Physical 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 $145