Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Updated by Samsung NX3000

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung NX2000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

The TG-630 iHS was revealed 10 months before the NX2000 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung NX2000
TG-630 iHS | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
NX2000 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 10 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX2000
TG-630 iHS | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the NX2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and NX2000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and NX2000.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung NX2000 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 228 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $599 |