Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Older Model is Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced December 2010
- Replaced the Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

The TG-870 was introduced 5 years after the NX11 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-870 grades vs the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung NX11
TG-870 | NX11 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | December 2010 | More modern by 62 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus TG-870
NX11 | TG-870 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung NX11
TG-870 | NX11 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 vs the NX11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and NX11.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-870 will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung NX11 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-01-06 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" 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 photos | 400 photos |
Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $280 | $626 |