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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • Released August 2011
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-810 was launched 3 years before the NX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-810 matches up versus the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung NX30

 TG-810 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Olympus TG-810

 NX30 TG-810 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX30

 TG-810 NX30 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 features external dimensions 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 NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 and the NX30.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and NX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX30
 Olympus TG-810Samsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-810 Samsung NX30
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-16 2014-01-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ DRIMeIV
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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 247
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 220 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $699