Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the NX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-110 grades vs the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 compared to the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and NX20 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and NX20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.