Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX11

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX11, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was announced at a similar time to the NX11 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VG-120 grades against the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the VG-120 and the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and NX11 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX11 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.