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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 2 months prior to the NX20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung NX20

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS NX20 
Display resolution1030k614kClearer display (+416k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 NX20 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX20

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS NX20 
IntroducedFebruary 2012April 2012Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the NX20.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and NX20.
All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX20 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
27
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
77
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
Samsung NX20 Street photography details
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (341g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
61
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
59
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery (220 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
77
 lighter than average in class (341 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery (220 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
70
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
78
 display is selfie friendly
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 lighter than average in class (341 grams)
 does not have image stabilization
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX20
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSamsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Samsung NX20
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-08 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,030 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 341g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $1,100