Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX300

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was released 5 years after the NX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-6 scores versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and NX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have an edge in sensor technology.