Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX210

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 11 months after the NX210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers outside 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 NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the NX210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and NX210.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.