Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was launched 3 years before the NX300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-810 scores against the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 and the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-810 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.