Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX11 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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Later Model is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Old Model is Samsung NX10
- New Model is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung NX11, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-860 was announced 4 years after the NX11 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-860 scores against the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung NX11
| TG-860 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | December 2010 | More modern by 51 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus TG-860
| NX11 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung NX11
| TG-860 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 vs the NX11.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and NX11.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-860 will show greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Samsung NX11 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 224 grams (0.49 pounds) | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $279 | $626 |