Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX300M
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched January 2013
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Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-160 was announced 11 months before the NX300M so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VG-160 scores vs the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung NX300M
| VG-160 | NX300M |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus VG-160
| NX300M | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+538k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung NX300M
| VG-160 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 versus the NX300M.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and NX300M.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VG-160 | Samsung NX300M |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 247 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 331g (0.73 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 165 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $90 | $699 |