Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung NX11

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung NX11, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The VG-145 was announced 8 months after the NX11 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-145 scores vs the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 vs the NX11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and NX11 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX11 will provide greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer VG-145 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.