Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX200
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX100
- Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-6 was announced 7 years after the NX200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-6 grades vs the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung NX200
| TG-6 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2019 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 88 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus TG-6
| NX200 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX200
| TG-6 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 compared to the NX200.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and NX200.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX200 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 223 grams (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 330 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $449 | $818 |
