Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX10 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
- Launched May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty similar but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-6 was manufactured 9 years after the NX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-6 matches up against the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung NX10
| TG-6 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | April 2010 | More modern by 112 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus TG-6
| NX10 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX10
| TG-6 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-6 and the NX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and NX10.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX10 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2010-04-07 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 400 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $449 | $626 |