Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX210
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX210 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 (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Newer Model is Samsung NX300
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Following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung NX210, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-320 was revealed 7 months prior to the NX210 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-320 matches up vs the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung NX210
| TG-320 | NX210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus TG-320
| NX210 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX210
| TG-320 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 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) whilst the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 against the NX210.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and NX210.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX210 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Samsung NX210 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2012-08-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest 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 detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Form of battery | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $625 |
