Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung NX300M

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.