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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung NX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung NX10

 TG-630 iHS NX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2010Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 NX10 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX10

 TG-630 iHS NX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the NX10.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and NX10 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and NX10.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX10 will produce greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
27
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Samsung NX10 Travel photography factors
59
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
24
has face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX10
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung NX10
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung NX10
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-08 2010-04-07
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $626