Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300 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
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Renewed by Samsung NX500
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung NX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-310 was released 3 years prior to the NX300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-310 scores vs the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung NX300
| TG-310 | NX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Olympus TG-310
| NX300 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+538k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung NX300
| TG-310 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-310 against the NX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and NX300 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and NX300.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung NX300 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-11-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max 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) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $0 | $750 |