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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 11 months after the NX200 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung NX200

 TG-630 iHS NX200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 NX200 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX200

 TG-630 iHS NX200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the NX200.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and NX200.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX200 will offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
27
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Samsung NX200 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Samsung NX200 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
34
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (223g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX200
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung NX200
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung NX200
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 220 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $818