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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX1100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 11 months before the NX1100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung NX1100

 TG-1 iHS NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 NX1100 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedApril 2013May 2012More recent by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k610kCrisper screen (+311k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX1100

 TG-1 iHS NX1100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the NX1100.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography factors
27
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (350 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography advice
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
34
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX1100
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung NX1100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung NX1100
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-05-08 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 610k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 350 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $600