Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The VG-160 was revealed 17 months prior to the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VG-160 grades against the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 versus the Galaxy NX.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.