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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 23 months later than the TL320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-120 scores versus the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung TL320

 VG-120 TL320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Olympus VG-120

 TL320 VG-120 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung TL320

 VG-120 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 versus the TL320.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and TL320.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern VG-120 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-120
Street photography with Samsung TL320
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography features
Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung TL320
 Olympus VG-120Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-120 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-02-23
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
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, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) -
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $190 $380