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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 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 NX2000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung NX2000

 TG-630 iHS NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 NX2000 TG-630 iHS 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX2000

 TG-630 iHS NX2000 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
27
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
61
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
35
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung NX2000
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