Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 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" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX20
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-2 iHS was unveiled 6 months before the NX30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung NX30
TG-2 iHS | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
NX30 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 610k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX30
TG-2 iHS | NX30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2014 | Same generation | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the NX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and NX30.
As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung NX30 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-06-28 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 610 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | OLED | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 375 grams (0.83 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 360 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $380 | $699 |