Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX mini

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-3 was revealed within a month of the NX mini which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-3 grades against the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 and the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and NX mini.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-3 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will offer you more detail because of its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.