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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WB250F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VG-120 scores vs the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung WB250F

 VG-120 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus VG-120

 WB250F VG-120 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung WB250F

 VG-120 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 and the WB250F.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and WB250F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (160 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
28
relatively wide (26mm)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus VG-120Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-120 Samsung WB250F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $190 $250