Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung GX-20

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was announced 4 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VG-160 matches up versus the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-160 versus the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and GX-20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung GX-20 will provide extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher VG-160 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.