Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung NX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 3 years before the NX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the NX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and NX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will provide more detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.