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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung NX10

 VG-120 NX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2010Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus VG-120

 NX10 VG-120 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX10

 VG-120 NX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography information
Samsung NX10 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX10 Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging info
Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
24
includes face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX10
 Olympus VG-120Samsung NX10
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-120 Samsung NX10
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-04-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 $626