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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 7 months after the ST95 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VG-145 grades against the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung ST95

 VG-145 ST95 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Olympus VG-145

 ST95 VG-145 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung ST95

 VG-145 ST95 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 versus the ST95.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and ST95.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VG-145 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography details
Samsung ST95 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
26
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
28
really wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung ST95
 Olympus VG-145Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-145 Samsung ST95
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-27 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) -
Physical 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 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $145