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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was unveiled 6 years after the NX210 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-6 grades versus the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung NX210

 TG-6 NX210 
ReleasedMay 2019August 2012More modern by 83 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus TG-6

 NX210 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX210

 TG-6 NX210 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 offers external measurements 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 NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 versus the NX210.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX210 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
68
great battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (253g)
34
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX210
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung NX210
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-05-22 2012-08-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $449 $625