Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX300M

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was launched within a month of the NX300M and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has exterior 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.