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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Released April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung NX200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was announced 3 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-4 matches up vs the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung NX200

 TG-4 NX200 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2012Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus TG-4

 NX200 TG-4 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX200

 TG-4 NX200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 vs the NX200.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and NX200.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TG-4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Samsung NX200
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (380 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
good MP (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
34
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX200
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung NX200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-04-13 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 223g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 380 images 330 images
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $818