Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX100
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX100 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
- Announced February 2015
- Renewed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Released September 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX200
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The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly close but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-860 was manufactured 4 years after the NX100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-860 grades against the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung NX100
| TG-860 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | September 2010 | Newer by 54 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Olympus TG-860
| NX100 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung NX100
| TG-860 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 compared to the NX100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and NX100.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-860 will render more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer TG-860 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Samsung NX100 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2010-09-14 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | DRIMe Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| 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 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lb) | 282 gr (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $279 | $386 |