Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung GX-1S, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was introduced 5 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VG-110 scores against the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 vs the GX-1S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and GX-1S is 97 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus VG-110 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger VG-110 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.