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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-310 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TG-310 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus TG-310

 Galaxy Camera 2 TG-310 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TG-310 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has got external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (155 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus TG-310Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-310 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $400