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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was launched 14 months prior to the NX1000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-110 grades vs the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung NX1000

 VG-110 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus VG-110

 NX1000 VG-110 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2011More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX1000

 VG-110 NX1000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the NX1000.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and NX1000 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-110 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
24
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 per charge)
no phase detect AF
55
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (170 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (170 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (27mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX1000
 Olympus VG-110Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-110 Samsung NX1000
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-08 2012-04-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 170 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $388