Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Announced June 2013

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

The TG-810 was revealed 22 months earlier than the Galaxy NX making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-810 grades against the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
TG-810 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus TG-810
Galaxy NX | TG-810 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 22 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung Galaxy NX
TG-810 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 versus the Galaxy NX.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and Galaxy NX.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2013-06-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 440 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $428 | $1,300 |