Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210
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![Olympus VG-120 front Olympus VG-120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VG-120/Olympus-VG-120-front.jpg)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is PL150
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The VG-120 was released 13 months later than the TL210 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-120 scores vs the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung TL210
VG-120 | TL210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Olympus VG-120
TL210 | VG-120 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung TL210
VG-120 | TL210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung TL210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 and the TL210.
![Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-120-vs-Samsung-TL210-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-120-vs-Samsung-TL210-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and TL210.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer VG-120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VG-120-vs-Samsung-TL210-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-120-vs-Samsung-TL210-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Samsung TL210 |
Also referred to as | - | PL150 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lbs) | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $190 | $230 |