Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 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
- Released February 2011
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX10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

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.

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung NX11
VG-110 | NX11 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus VG-110
NX11 | VG-110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX11
VG-110 | NX11 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | December 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Samsung NX11 | |
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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 |