Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX mini, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") offer different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 8 months prior to the NX mini and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the NX mini.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and NX mini.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX mini will resolve extra detail using its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.