Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX1000

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX1000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 9 months later than the NX1000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides physical dimensions 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 NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the NX1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and NX1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and NX1000.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will render more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.