Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX30

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung NX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 23 months earlier than the NX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outside 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 NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the NX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and NX30.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX30 will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.