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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung NX mini, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The TG-610 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX mini which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-610 scores versus the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung NX mini

 TG-610 NX mini 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Olympus TG-610

 NX mini TG-610 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX mini

 TG-610 NX mini 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 vs the NX mini.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and NX mini is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and NX mini.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will resolve more detail using its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Samsung NX mini Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than average (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
76
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than average (196g)
supports touch focus
good MP (20.5MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
38
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than average (196g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX mini
 Olympus TG-610Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-610 Samsung NX mini
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-06 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 196 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos 650 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $223 $530