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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX300M, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed about the same time to the NX300M which means that 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 NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung NX300M

 TG-630 iHS NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 NX300M TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k460kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX300M

 TG-630 iHS NX300M 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the NX300M.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and NX300M is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and NX300M.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
33
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX300M
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung NX300M
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-08 2013-01-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 247
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 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $699