Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX1

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung NX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-860 was released 5 months later than the NX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-860 matches up versus the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 and the NX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and NX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.