Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 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
- Released August 2011
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung NX30
TG-810 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Olympus TG-810
NX30 | TG-810 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX30
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Samsung NX30 | |
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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 |