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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-145 was launched 5 months before the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VG-145 matches up versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung WB150F

 VG-145 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus VG-145

 WB150F VG-145 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB150F

 VG-145 WB150F 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 offers physical 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) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 and the WB150F.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and WB150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus VG-145Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-145 Samsung WB150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2012-01-09
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15fps)
Highest 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $230