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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung NX11, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 2 years after the NX11 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung NX11

 TG-830 iHS NX11 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 NX11 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX11

 TG-830 iHS NX11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the NX11.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and NX11.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
Samsung NX11 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging factors
Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
24
comes with face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX11
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung NX11
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-08 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
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 score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $626