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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-810 was introduced 6 months prior to the NX200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-810 grades against the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung NX200

 TG-810 NX200 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus TG-810

 NX200 TG-810 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX200

 TG-810 NX200 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 and the NX200.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and NX200.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-810 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors (223g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
34
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX200
 Olympus TG-810Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung NX200
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 220 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $428 $818