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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 8 months earlier than the NX300M which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung NX300M

 TG-1 iHS NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 NX300M TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 8 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k610kClearer screen (+158k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX300M

 TG-1 iHS NX300M 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers exterior dimensions 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 NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the NX300M.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and NX300M.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will offer you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
27
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung NX300M
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung NX300M
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-05-08 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI DRIMe IV
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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $699