Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.