Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX300

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-850 iHS was released 3 months after the NX300 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the NX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and NX300.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.