Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX300

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX300, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-870 was introduced 2 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-870 grades against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 and the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and NX300.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-870 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.