Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung NX200

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung NX200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was manufactured 7 months before the NX200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VG-145 scores against the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 offers outside 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 NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 vs the NX200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and NX200.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.