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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-310 scores vs the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung SL102

 TG-310 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus TG-310

 SL102 TG-310 

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung SL102

 TG-310 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outside measurements 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 SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 vs the SL102.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and SL102.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger TG-310 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus TG-310Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-310 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.34 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $130