Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX30

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-870 versus Samsung NX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was announced 2 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-870 grades against the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 versus the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and NX30.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-870 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX30 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger TG-870 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.