Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX2000

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-860 was revealed 15 months after the NX2000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-860 scores vs the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 and the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and NX2000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.