Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 3 years prior to the NX mini and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the NX mini.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and NX mini.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.