Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-160 was manufactured 22 months after the NX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-160 scores versus the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys 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) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-160 against the NX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and NX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX10 will provide more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger VG-160 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.