Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX300
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54 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX300 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
- Revealed May 2019
- Old Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- New Model is Samsung NX500
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung NX300
| TG-6 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2019 |  | November 2013 | More modern by 67 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 768k | Crisper screen (+272k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Olympus TG-6
| NX300 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX300
| TG-6 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX300 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2013-11-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | DRIMe IV |
| 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 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lbs) | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $449 | $750 |