Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX210

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung NX210, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-860 was revealed 2 years after the NX210 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-860 matches up vs the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 and the NX210.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and NX210.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.