Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung GX-1S
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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68 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung GX-1S
VG-120 | GX-1S | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2006 | More recent by 61 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Olympus VG-120
GX-1S | VG-120 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung GX-1S
VG-120 | GX-1S | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Samsung GX-1S |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 605 gr (1.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 160 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $190 | $850 |