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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-145 was brought out 17 months before the WB250F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VG-145 grades against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung WB250F

 VG-145 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus VG-145

 WB250F VG-145 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB250F

 VG-145 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 versus the WB250F.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and WB250F.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (160 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (160 shots)
no Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
28
quite wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus VG-145Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-145 Samsung WB250F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $250