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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung SL30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 23 months after the SL30 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-310 grades against the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung SL30

 TG-310 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus TG-310

 SL30 TG-310 

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung SL30

 TG-310 SL30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 versus the SL30.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and SL30.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-310 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung SL30
 Olympus TG-310Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-310 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $93