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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung NX30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung NX30

 TG-2 iHS NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 NX30 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k610kCrisper 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 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography details
27
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
Samsung NX30 Travel photography factors
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
75
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX30
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung NX30
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