Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX20
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX20 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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-810 was brought out 8 months prior to the NX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-810 scores vs the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung NX20
| TG-810 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Olympus TG-810
| NX20 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2012 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX20
| TG-810 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 vs the NX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and NX20.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung NX20 |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | 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 sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | 360 shots |
| Style 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $428 | $1,100 |
