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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was released 7 months after the SH100 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the VG-145 grades vs the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung SH100

 VG-145 SH100 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus VG-145

 SH100 VG-145 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung SH100

 VG-145 SH100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the SH100.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and SH100.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent VG-145 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography features
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
Samsung SH100 Travel photography features
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (160 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
36
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging details
Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
28
really wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung SH100
 Olympus VG-145Samsung SH100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-145 Samsung SH100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $200