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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was introduced 22 months after the NX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up vs the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung NX10

 TG-320 NX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2010More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus TG-320

 NX10 TG-320 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX10

 TG-320 NX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 comes with 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) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 against the NX10.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and NX10 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and NX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will result in extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TG-320 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Samsung NX10
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
24
features face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX10
 Olympus TG-320Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-320 Samsung NX10
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-04-07
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life 150 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $626