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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 9 months later than the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-310 grades versus the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TG-310 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2010More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus TG-310

 HZ50W TG-310 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ50W

 TG-310 HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the HZ50W.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and HZ50W.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-310 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus TG-310Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-310 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $250