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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Announced February 2011
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung NX300M, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was brought out 23 months prior to the NX300M which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VG-110 scores vs the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung NX300M

 VG-110 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus VG-110

 NX300M VG-110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX300M

 VG-110 NX300M 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys 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 NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-110 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the NX300M.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and NX300M is 97 and 86 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and NX300M.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
24
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
27
really wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
28
really wide (27mm)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung NX300M
 Olympus VG-110Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung NX300M
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-02-08 2013-01-03
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $699