Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The VG-145 was introduced 23 months before the Galaxy NX making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VG-145 grades versus the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 offers physical dimensions 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 Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-145 vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.