Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 5 months earlier than the Galaxy NX so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the Galaxy NX.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and Galaxy NX is 91 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively.