Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 2 years after the NX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the NX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and NX100.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will give extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.