Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX100
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX200
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Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-810 was manufactured 12 months after the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-810 grades against the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung NX100
| TG-810 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Olympus TG-810
| NX100 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX100
| TG-810 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 versus the NX100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and NX100.
As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-810 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger TG-810 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung NX100 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-09-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | DRIMe Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 282g (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | 420 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $428 | $386 |