Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung NX1
TG-830 iHS | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
NX1 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX1
TG-830 iHS | NX1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Samsung NX1 | |
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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 |