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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was unveiled 2 years after the TL100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VR-320 matches up against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung TL100

 VR-320 TL100 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus VR-320

 TL100 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung TL100

 VR-320 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 offers external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VR-320 versus the TL100.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and TL100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger VR-320 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
48
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (219g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average (219g)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus VR-320Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-320 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact 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 6.08 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $22