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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 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 NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was introduced 10 months later than the NX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-610 scores versus the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung NX10

 TG-610 NX10 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2010More recent by 10 months
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus TG-610

 NX10 TG-610 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX10

 TG-610 NX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has got exterior 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 NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 versus the NX10.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and NX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will deliver extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger TG-610 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Samsung NX10 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography information
Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
64
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
good battery pack (400 per charge)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
24
offers face detect autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX10
 Olympus TG-610Samsung NX10
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-610 Samsung NX10
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-06 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III 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 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $223 $626