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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TG-310 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

Analyze the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
33
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
31
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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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
66
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
52
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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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
40
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
26
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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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
67
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)
54
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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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
39
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
35
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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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
32
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
28
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus TG-310Samsung 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