Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung NX500

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung NX500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was introduced 5 years prior to the NX500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-120 matches up versus the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 against the NX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and NX500 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and NX500.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will show more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be behind in sensor innovation.