Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1100
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1000
- Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-310 was launched 3 years before the NX1100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-310 matches up versus the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung NX1100
| TG-310 | NX1100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Olympus TG-310
| NX1100 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung NX1100
| TG-310 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys 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) while the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 and the NX1100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and NX1100 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and NX1100.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Samsung NX1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung NX1100 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-04-11 |
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| 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 distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
| 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 Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 852 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $600 |