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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung NX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was brought out 4 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a serious difference 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 NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 scores against the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung NX1

 VG-110 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Olympus VG-110

 NX1 VG-110 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2011More modern by 43 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX1

 VG-110 NX1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 and the NX1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and NX1 is 97 and 66 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will offer you greater detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (550g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
24
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing megapixels (28MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
27
fairly wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
amazing megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (27mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX1
 Olympus VG-110Samsung NX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung NX1
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-02-08 2014-09-15
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 170 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $1,500