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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was introduced 11 months prior to the NX300M which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-320 grades vs the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung NX300M

 TG-320 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus TG-320

 NX300M TG-320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX300M

 TG-320 NX300M 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 versus the NX300M.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and NX300M is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300M will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Samsung NX300M Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (155g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
67
lighter than others (155g)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
provides focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX300M
 Olympus TG-320Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-320 Samsung NX300M
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-10 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 247
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos 330 photos
Battery form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $699