Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-4 was unveiled 2 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-4 scores vs the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung NX210
TG-4 | NX210 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | August 2012 | Fresher by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus TG-4
NX210 | TG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX210
TG-4 | NX210 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 against the NX210.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and NX210.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX210 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2012-08-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
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 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 | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 330 photos |
Form 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 | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $379 | $625 |