Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was unveiled 4 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-310 scores versus the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 against the NX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and NX1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and NX1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.