Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX11
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-830 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung NX10
TG-830 iHS | NX10 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | April 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
NX10 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX10
TG-830 iHS | NX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outside 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) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the NX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and NX10 is 91 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and NX10.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2010-04-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 400 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $626 |