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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 12 months prior to the DV300F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-310 matches up vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung DV300F

 TG-310 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-310

 DV300F TG-310 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung DV300F

 TG-310 DV300F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 compared to the DV300F.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and DV300F.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (133g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus TG-310Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-310 Samsung DV300F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $200