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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(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
Samsung NX11
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung NX11

 TG-870 NX11 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016December 2010More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus TG-870

 NX11 TG-870 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung NX11

 TG-870 NX11 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (221g)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX11 Sports photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
69
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors (221g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
32
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
24
supports face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung NX11
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung NX11
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