Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX1100

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 14 months before the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with 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) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the NX1100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and NX1100.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.