Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung NX300

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung NX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was unveiled 3 years prior to the NX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VG-145 grades against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 vs the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and NX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind in sensor tech.