Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX1100

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 3 months earlier than the NX1100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and NX1100.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.