Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX11
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Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-4 was released 5 years after the NX10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-4 scores vs the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung NX10
| TG-4 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2015 |  | April 2010 | More modern by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus TG-4
| NX10 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX10
| TG-4 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys outside 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) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-4 compared to the NX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and NX10.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX10 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2015-04-13 | 2010-04-07 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 499g (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | 400 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $379 | $626 |