Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1000
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Updated by Samsung NX1100
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-4 was introduced 3 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-4 scores against the NX1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung NX1000
| TG-4 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus TG-4
| NX1000 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX1000
| TG-4 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 has external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 against the NX1000.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and NX1000.
Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1000 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer TG-4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX1000 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2012-04-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 840 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | 320 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $379 | $388 |
