Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300M
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300M 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-310 was revealed 24 months earlier than the NX300M making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-310 matches up versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung NX300M
| TG-310 | NX300M |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus TG-310
| NX300M | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+538k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung NX300M
| TG-310 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has exterior dimensions 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 versus the NX300M.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and NX300M is 94 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and NX300M.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung NX300M |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-01-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 247 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) |
| 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 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 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $0 | $699 |