Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX210

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung NX210, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 18 months after the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the NX210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and NX210.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX210 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.