Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX1100

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX1100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-120 scores against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-120 versus the NX1100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and NX1100 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.