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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB50F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 3 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-145 scores against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung WB50F

 VG-145 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus VG-145

 WB50F VG-145 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 29 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB50F

 VG-145 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 against the WB50F.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and WB50F.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
62
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus VG-145Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-145 Samsung WB50F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-27 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $180