Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX1000

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TG-850 iHS was released 22 months later than the NX1000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the NX1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and NX1000.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.