Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX1100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 3 months prior to the NX1100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the NX1100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and NX1100 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and NX1100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.