Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX30

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung NX30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively close but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-860 was introduced 14 months later than the NX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-860 matches up versus the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 versus the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and NX30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX30 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 will have an edge in sensor technology.