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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M 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 NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung NX300M, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-810 was launched 16 months earlier than the NX300M making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-810 grades vs the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung NX300M

 TG-810 NX300M 
Display resolution920k768kCrisper display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus TG-810

 NX300M TG-810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX300M

 TG-810 NX300M 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 compared to the NX300M.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Samsung NX300M Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung NX300M
 Olympus TG-810Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung NX300M
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
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 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $428 $699