Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was manufactured 6 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-6 scores vs the Galaxy NX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.