Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Introduced May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung NX210
TG-6 | NX210 | |||
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Released | May 2019 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 83 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus TG-6
NX210 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX210
TG-6 | NX210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX210 | |
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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 |