Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX300M

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was launched 24 months before the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VG-120 grades vs the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 provides exterior 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 NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VG-120 against the NX300M.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and NX300M.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-120 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.