Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX200

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX200, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was brought out 13 months prior to the NX200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VG-120 matches up against the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 compared to the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and NX200.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX200 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.