Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-860 was launched 20 months after the Galaxy NX making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-860 matches up versus the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| TG-860 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 20 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus TG-860
| Galaxy NX | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung Galaxy NX
| TG-860 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 versus the Galaxy NX.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and Galaxy NX is 91 and 82 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and Galaxy NX.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-02-06 | 2013-06-20 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 440 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $279 | $1,300 |