Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-6 was brought out 13 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-6 matches up against the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung GX-1S
| TG-6 | GX-1S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | January 2006 | Newer by 163 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 210k | Clearer screen (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Olympus TG-6
| GX-1S | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung GX-1S
| TG-6 | GX-1S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 and the GX-1S.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and GX-1S.
To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-6 will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung GX-1S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung GX-1S |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2019-05-22 | 2006-01-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 151 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | - |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 pounds) | 605 grams (1.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $449 | $850 |
