Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Released January 2011
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung WB250F
VG-120 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus VG-120
WB250F | VG-120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung WB250F
VG-120 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |