Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Announced December 2010
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Replacement is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX11, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-610 was brought out very close to the NX11 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-610 matches up vs the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung NX11
| TG-610 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus TG-610
| NX11 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX11
| TG-610 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | December 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 against the NX11.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and NX11 is 93 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and NX11.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX11 will offer greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung NX11 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-12-28 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 sync | - | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
| 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 rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $223 | $626 |