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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 20 months earlier than the NX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung NX1

 TG-830 iHS NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 NX1 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2013More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX1

 TG-830 iHS NX1 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the NX1.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and NX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1 will offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
focusing manually
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Samsung NX1
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than average (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than average (550g)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count high (28MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count high (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than average (550 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX1
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung NX1
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-08 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 500 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $1,500