Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012
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Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-310 was announced 20 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-310 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
| TG-310 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus TG-310
| Galaxy Camera 4G | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
| Display dimension | 4.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
| TG-310 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has got external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-08-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | - |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 4.8" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $550 |