Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX100

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung NX100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty close but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-120 was announced 4 months later than the NX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the VG-120 matches up versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the VG-120 compared to the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and NX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will render greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.