Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1000
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung NX1000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-310 was introduced 15 months before the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-310 grades against the NX1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung NX1000
| TG-310 | NX1000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus TG-310
| NX1000 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung NX1000
| TG-310 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys external dimensions 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 NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 versus the NX1000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and NX1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and NX1000.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Samsung NX1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung NX1000 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-04-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 840 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 shots | 320 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $0 | $388 |