Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung NX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-870 was revealed 16 months later than the NX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-870 grades vs the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 and the NX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and NX1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-870 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.