Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung GX-1S

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung GX-1S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-120 was announced 5 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-120 grades versus the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 versus the GX-1S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-120 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus VG-120 will render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher VG-120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.