Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 10 months before the NX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and NX300 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and NX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX300 will give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.