Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX300M
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2013

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung NX300M, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 14 months after the NX300M making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung NX300M
TG-850 iHS | NX300M | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
NX300M | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 768k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung NX300M
TG-850 iHS | NX300M | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides outside 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and NX300M.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung NX300M |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2013-01-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 768k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 331 grams (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $699 |