Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX210

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX210, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was released 18 months before the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 grades against the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 vs the NX210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and NX210 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and NX210.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.