Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-850 iHS was unveiled 8 months later than the Galaxy NX which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| TG-850 iHS | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 8 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| Galaxy NX | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy NX
| TG-850 iHS | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the Galaxy NX.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and Galaxy NX is 91 and 82 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and Galaxy NX.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-850 iHS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2013-06-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 330 images | 440 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $250 | $1,300 |