Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 18 months earlier than the NX300 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and NX300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.