Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX210

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX210, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was released 6 months earlier than the NX210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the NX210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and NX210.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX210 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.