Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The VG-120 was manufactured 10 months later than the NX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-120 scores against the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 vs the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and NX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX10 will offer greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer VG-120 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.