Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX2000

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-810 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX2000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-810 grades against the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has external dimensions 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 NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and NX2000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.