Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX11

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX11, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 2 years after the NX11 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the NX11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and NX11 is 94 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and NX11.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.