Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX200
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX200 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
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-610 was revealed 13 months prior to the NX200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-610 grades against the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Samsung NX200. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung NX200
| TG-610 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus TG-610
| NX200 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX200
| TG-610 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 vs the NX200.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and NX200.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Samsung NX200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung NX200 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| 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 | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| 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) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 223g (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photos | 330 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $223 | $818 |