Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung DV300F 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 July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
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Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-145 was launched 5 months before the DV300F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-145 scores against the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung DV300F
| VG-145 | DV300F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus VG-145
| DV300F | VG-145 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung DV300F
| VG-145 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2012 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 compared to the DV300F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and DV300F.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VG-145 | Samsung DV300F |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-07-27 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $0 | $200 |