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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 4 months after the ST93 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-145 scores against the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung ST93

 VG-145 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Olympus VG-145

 ST93 VG-145 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung ST93

 VG-145 ST93 
AnnouncedJuly 2011April 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 and the ST93.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and ST93.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Samsung ST93
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung ST93
 Olympus VG-145Samsung ST93
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-145 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-04-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 -