Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX mini

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX mini, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 14 months prior to the NX mini which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the NX mini.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and NX mini.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.