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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was released 13 months after the TL240 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the VG-120 grades against the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 VG-120 TL240 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Olympus VG-120

		

		

			
 TL240 VG-120 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 VG-120 TL240 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 has outside 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) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 vs the TL240.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and TL240.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the age  of the products into consideration. The younger VG-120 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
48
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
26
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (160 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
62
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (160 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
 includes touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
36
 really wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery power (160 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
 lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
28
 really wide (26mm)
 supports face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic socket
27
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung TL240
 Olympus VG-120Samsung TL240
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-120 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B SLB-11A
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $171