Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 3 months earlier than the NX3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the NX3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and NX3000.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-850 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.