Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung NX300M

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.