Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX20

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 22 months after the NX20 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and NX20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.