Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung NX300M
TG-630 iHS | NX300M |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
NX300M | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 768k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung NX300M
TG-630 iHS | NX300M | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung NX300M | |
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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 |