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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was brought out 23 months later than the SL820 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-310 grades vs the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung SL820

		

		

			
 TG-310 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SL820 TG-310 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung SL820

		

		

			
 TG-310 SL820 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 and the SL820.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and SL820.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-310 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
26
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
47
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
17
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery (150 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery (150 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic support
27
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus TG-310Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-310 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $280