Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1100
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1100 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
- Released April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Released April 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
- Renewed by Samsung NX2000
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-4 was launched 2 years after the NX1100 which is a fairly large difference 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 NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-4 scores vs the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung NX1100
| TG-4 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 |  | April 2013 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Olympus TG-4
| NX1100 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX1100
| TG-4 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 and the NX1100.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and NX1100.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX1100 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-04-13 | 2013-04-11 |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 grams (0.54 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
| 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 All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 852 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 320 shots |
| 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 |
| Price at launch | $379 | $600 |