Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung WB150F
VG-145 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus VG-145
WB150F | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB150F
VG-145 | WB150F | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |