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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung NX11, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TG-850 iHS was launched 3 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung NX11

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS NX11 
LaunchedJanuary 2014December 2010Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 NX11 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung NX11

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS NX11 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the NX11.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and NX11.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
73
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (15 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
60
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
52
 good  resolution (15MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 great battery life (400 shots)
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
72
 better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (21mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
 great battery life (400 per charge)
 good  resolution (15 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (499 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 fairly wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (330 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
68
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 good  resolution (15MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (400 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
33
 fairly wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
24
 provides face detect focusing
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (499g)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung NX11
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung NX11
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung NX11
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-29 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4616 x 3464 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 330 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B BP1130
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    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $626