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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the ST150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 scores versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung ST150F

 TG-310 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus TG-310

 ST150F TG-310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung ST150F

 TG-310 ST150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 provides 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) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 versus the ST150F.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Samsung ST150F Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus TG-310Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-310 Samsung ST150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $300