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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Samsung NX210
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX200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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung NX210

 TG-4 NX210 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2012Fresher by 33 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus TG-4

 NX210 TG-4 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX210

 TG-4 NX210 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247g)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery life (380 per charge)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography info
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247g)
34
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX210
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung NX210
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