| General | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Olympus |
| Model | NX5 | TG-820 iHS |
| MSRP | $299.99 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 15 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 15 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DRIM Engine | TruePic VI |
| Max Image Resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Other Resolutions | 4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 976 | 3968 x 2976, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Normal, Fine, Superfine | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames from +/-1 to +/-3 in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Tracking Single Face Detection |
| Number of Focus Points | 15 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Samsung NX | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 140 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.9 - 5.9 | |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 1,030k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.86x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.57x |
| Shutter | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Flash | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Fill-in 1st/2nd Curtain Smart Flash Manual | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in |
| Flash Range | 11.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Video | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Type D |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional SR9NX01 |
| Environmental | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57") | 101 x 65 x 26 mm (3.98 x 2.56 x 1.02") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) | 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6 x 5.6 x 2.1" |
| Power and Storage | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BP1130 | LI-50B |
| Battery Life | 400 shots | 220 shots |
| Internal Storage | 46.8 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Samsung NX5 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 sec to 30 sec | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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