Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the VG-110 grades vs the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has 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) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 versus the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and NX300 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and NX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.