Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
34
Portability
90 Imaging
32 Features
27 Overall
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90 Imaging
32 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also Known as WB500
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-310 was revealed 21 months later than the HZ10W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 matches up vs the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung HZ10W
| TG-310 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-310
| HZ10W | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ10W
| TG-310 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 provides outside 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) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the HZ10W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and HZ10W.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
lighter than others in class (155g)
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $300 |