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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
60
Features
57
Overall
58

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The TG-320 was introduced within a month of the NX200 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 scores versus the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung NX200

 TG-320 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus TG-320

 NX200 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX200

 TG-320 NX200 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 versus the NX200.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and NX200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
55
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX200
 Olympus TG-320Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung NX200
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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