Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-10

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was introduced 4 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VG-110 scores vs the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 and the GX-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and GX-10 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus VG-110 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.