Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX1100
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
90 Imaging
63 Features
60 Overall
61
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX1100 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Released April 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
- New Model is Samsung NX2000
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TG-610 was unveiled 3 years prior to the NX1100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up versus the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung NX1100
| TG-610 | NX1100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Olympus TG-610
| NX1100 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX1100
| TG-610 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 has external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 versus the NX1100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and NX1100 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and NX1100.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsSports Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesTravel Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsLandscape Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banVlogging Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Samsung NX1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung NX1100 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-04-11 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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 mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 852 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 320 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $223 | $600 |
