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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 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 NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 19 months prior to the NX2000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung NX2000

 TG-1 iHS NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 NX2000 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2012More modern by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k610kCrisper screen (+542k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX2000

 TG-1 iHS NX2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the NX2000.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and NX2000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than others (228 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
35
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (228g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung NX2000
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-08 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 610k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 228 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 350 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $599