Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX210

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 5 months after the NX210 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has exterior 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 NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the NX210.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and NX210.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX210 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.