Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX1100
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX1000
- Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung NX1100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-2 iHS was unveiled 3 months later than the NX1100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung NX1100
| TG-2 iHS | NX1100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| NX1100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 610k | Sharper screen (+311k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX1100
| TG-2 iHS | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | April 2013 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the NX1100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and NX1100.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung NX1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung NX1100 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-06-28 | 2013-04-11 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 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 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 610 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | OLED | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 852 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 320 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-90B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $380 | $600 |