Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX210

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was announced 7 months prior to the NX210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-160 grades against the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 against the NX210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and NX210.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-160 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.