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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 3 years prior to the NX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the NX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung NX1

 TG-1 iHS NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 NX1 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedSeptember 2014May 2012Fresher by 28 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k610kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX1

 TG-1 iHS NX1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the NX1.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and NX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
focusing manually
great MP (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (350 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great MP (28MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
great MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung NX1
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-08 2014-09-15
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 350 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $1,500