Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung MV800
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Launched September 2011

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung MV800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was released 7 months earlier than the MV800 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-310 matches up versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung MV800
TG-310 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus TG-310
MV800 | TG-310 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung MV800
TG-310 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 versus the MV800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and MV800.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $499 |