Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX300
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX300 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
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- Later Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Successor is Samsung NX500
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-4 was released 17 months later than the NX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 grades against the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung NX300
| TG-4 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | November 2013 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Olympus TG-4
| NX300 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX300
| TG-4 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 compared to the NX300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and NX300.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung NX300 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-04-13 | 2013-11-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | DRIMe IV |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 331g (0.73 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | 330 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | BP1130 |
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $379 | $750 |