• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus VG-110 advantages over Samsung ST72

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $120 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Samsung ST72 advantages over Olympus VG-110

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.5 vs f/2.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    125 mm vs 108 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

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 ST72
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

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 ST72
Sony DSC-W510
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • 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 ST72
Olympus VG-120
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Samsung ST66

Olympus VG-110
Samsung ST66
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
Samsung ST72
Samsung ST66
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Sony WX50

Olympus VG-110
Sony WX50
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Samsung ST72
Sony WX50
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus
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