Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
| Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX1000
| VG-110 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | 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.

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 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.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Samsung 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 |