Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX500

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NX500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the NX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and NX500.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.