Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX1

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-120 scores vs the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 versus the NX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and NX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.