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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Released February 2011
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung NX11, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty close but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was introduced 2 months later than the NX11 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up versus the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung NX11

 VG-110 NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus VG-110

 NX11 VG-110 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX11

 VG-110 NX11 
LaunchedFebruary 2011December 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the VG-110 against the NX11.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and NX11 is 97 and 80 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and NX11.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
24
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (170 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
63
great battery life (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography info
27
quite wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (27mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
24
offers face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX11
 Olympus VG-110Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-110 Samsung NX11
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-08 2010-12-28
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.23 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 170 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $626