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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-4 was revealed 17 months later than the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-4 scores vs the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung NX2000

 TG-4 NX2000 
ReleasedApril 2015November 2013Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus TG-4

 NX2000 TG-4 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX2000

 TG-4 NX2000 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 compared to the NX2000.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and NX2000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (228g)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (247g)
35
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung NX2000
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-13 2013-11-30
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 21
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 228g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 380 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $379 $599