• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus VG-110 advantages over Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Lighter weight
    105g vs 283g
    Lighter weight

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 advantages over Olympus VG-110

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 108 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    2765k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    23 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Olympus Stylus-5010

Olympus VG-110
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony DSC-W510

Olympus VG-110
Sony DSC-W510
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sony DSC-W510
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Olympus VG-120

Olympus VG-110
Olympus VG-120
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Olympus VG-120
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Olympus VG-110
Samsung WB850F
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung WB850F
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera

Olympus VG-110
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Headphone jack
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
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