Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX200

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 24 months after the NX200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with exterior 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 NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the NX200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and NX200 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and NX200.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.