Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX30

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 20 months earlier than the NX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outside 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 NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the NX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and NX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX30 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.