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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 19 months after the ST100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-145 scores against the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung ST100

 VG-145 ST100 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Olympus VG-145

 ST100 VG-145 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung ST100

 VG-145 ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 and the ST100.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and ST100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-145 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Samsung ST100
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
features touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
36
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (160 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung ST100
 Olympus VG-145Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-145 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $250