Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX210

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-610 was introduced 19 months before the NX210 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-610 scores against the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 versus the NX210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and NX210 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and NX210.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.