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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-320 was announced 3 years earlier than the NX mini which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung NX mini

 TG-320 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Olympus TG-320

 NX mini TG-320 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX mini

 TG-320 NX mini 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 compared to the NX mini.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and NX mini is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and NX mini.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will show more detail with its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
75
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than average (196 grams)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20.5MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
lighter than average (196 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX mini
 Olympus TG-320Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung NX mini
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 196g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 650 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $530