Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX1000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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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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2013 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 610k | Crisper screen (+311k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX1100
| TG-1 iHS | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung 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 |