Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX1000

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX1000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was brought out 15 months earlier than the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VG-120 matches up against the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-120 vs the NX1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and NX1000.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.