Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX210

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 5 months after the NX210 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the NX210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and NX210.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.