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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX30
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung NX20

 VG-110 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Olympus VG-110

 NX20 VG-110 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2011More modern by 14 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX20

 VG-110 NX20 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
24
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (170 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
77
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
rather wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (27mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
78
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than competitors (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX20
 Olympus VG-110Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-110 Samsung NX20
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-02-08 2012-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 170 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $1,100