Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX3000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the NX3000 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides physical dimensions 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 NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and NX3000.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.