Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The VG-120 was released 3 years before the Galaxy NX and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the VG-120 grades versus the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-120 against the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.