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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 3 years after the TL100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VG-160 matches up versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung TL100

 VG-160 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus VG-160

 TL100 VG-160 

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung TL100

 VG-160 TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 against the TL100.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and TL100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer VG-160 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (165 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (125g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (165 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (165 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus VG-160Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-160 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 165 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $90 $22